KING JAMES M

CW4 James M. King was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 06/23/2014 at the age of 66.9
Springfield, MO
Flight Class 68-41
Date of Birth 08/05/1947
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with B/229 AVN in 70
This information was provided by Sammie Williams

More detail on this person: James Madison King, age 66, passed away on June 23, 2014 at Cox South hospital in Springfield, MO. He was born in Birmingham, AL on August 5, 1947. James graduated from S.R. Butler High School in Huntsville, AL in 1965 and attended Auburn University before enlisting in the army.

James was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and a Silver Star recipient. He continued his military career with the Kansas Army National Guard and finally retired with the Florida Army National Guard in 2002 as a Chief Warrant Officer 4. He also retired from Alachua County Fl. Public Works in 2007 where he was employed as the Road Construction Superintendent.

James was preceded in death by his father, Jack King, and his mother Kathleen King.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Mechtley King, his son Eric Harpel, his daughter Jennifer Brawner and his brother Michael King. He is also survived by his granddaughter McKenzi Harpel and grandson Jesse Brawner.

Jim was a loving and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to fish, play golf and had a love for animals.

Those who wish to contribute to his memory may do so by donating to the Wounded Warriors Project by calling 877-832-6997, online at www.WoundedWarriorsProject.org, or send a contribution to Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675.

Published in Gainesville Sun from June 27 to June 28, 2014

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