Obituary of Jim King

KING, James (Jim) Albert A resident of Chatham, Jim King, peacefully slipped away on Monday, February 22, 2016 at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Chatham. Born in Chatham on April 13, 1943, son of the late Alton & Ruth King. Devoted husband for 53 years to Glenda (Bisschop) King. Loving father to Jim & Linda King of Chatham, John & Lorrie King of Maple, and Deb & Gary Deroo of Chatham. Grandpa will be forever missed by his grandchildren Ryan & Randi, Jordan, Ashley, Sean, Mitch, Ben, Sarah, and Cole. Brother to Wesleen King of London, Sandra & Tom Kendall of Mooretown, Betty Buschemeyer (the late Wayne) of Toronto, Martin King of Chatham, Larry & Ann King of Leamington. Brother-in-law to Art & Audrey Bisschop, Jessie Timmerman (the late Cees), Harm & Annie Bisschop, Henny & Bram Schoon, Hilbert Bisschop, Bill & June Bisschop all of Chatham, Rita Bisschop (the late Henry) of Penetaguishene, Ralph & Helen Bisschop of Chatham, Al & Audrey Bisschop of Toronto, Tim & Cathy Bisschop, Nancy & Bill Vandermeer of Chatham. Forever missed by numerous nieces, nephews, and his dog, Missy. Jim worked as a building and property manager at Pioneer Seeds for 23 years. Jim was an active member in the church community at Thames Christian Fellowship Church, was involved in the Chatham Minor Hockey Association with Player & Coach Development, and spent numerous hours in his garden. Family to receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Thursday from 3:00-5:00 & 7:00-9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Thames Christian Fellowship Church, 400 Park Ave East, Chatham. Private Family Interment. Those wishing to leave an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Bibles For Mission (Chatham) or the Thames Christian Fellowship Church. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com