Charles Lee King, 83, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

Charles entered this life on July 21, 1933 in Cullman County, Alabama to the union of the late Willie B. and Lucenia B. (Powell) King. He was a graduate of Peoria Central High School in Peoria, Illinois. After graduation he proudly served in the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Shirley Lee Bennett on August 9, 1959, she preceded him in death on July 2, 1992. Charles retired from Caterpillar Heavy Equipment, Peoria, Illinois. He worked on the proving grounds and installed tracks on dozers. After retirement he made Sarcoxie, Missouri his home. Charles enjoyed electronics and antiques.

He is preceded in death by his wife; parents; and one brother, Carl B. King.

Charles is survived by three children, Glenn King and Michele Kemp, both of Sarcoxie, Missouri and Lonnie King and wife Penny of Atlanta, Illinois; grandchildren, Alex Kemp, Marissa Bailey, State of Arizona and Erica King; as well as a host of other family and friends.

Funeral services are 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2016 at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri. Visitation will be 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens, Peoria, Illinois. Memorial contributions have been directed to the Parkinson Foundation in care of the funeral home. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.