Herman King

Herman Alva King of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away at his home on August 1, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born on July 17, 1928, in Wenona, Illinois, to Elza and Viola Vaughn King. His love of flying was an early discovery in his life. Because he had eyeglasses, Herman was not able to fly in the service, so he proudly served his country with U.S. Navy, as an aircraft mechanic with the U.S.S. Enterprise. On April 24, 1949, he married Lois L Hoagland, in Danvers, Illinois. Herman dedicated his career to the construction industry. In 1995, he made Mountain Home his new home after relocating from Illinois. A man of strong faith, Herman was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mountain Home where he found comfort and community. After Lois passed away, he married Betty on August 24, 2008. He found joy in woodworking and carpentry.

Herman is survived by his loving wife, Betty King of Mountain Home, AR; son, Roy Dale (Helen) King; Betty's son, Alan (Meredith) Mason; and six grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elza and Viola King; and son, Herman Dean King.

Visitation to honor Herman's memory will take place on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 1:00 pm until service time at the First Baptist Church. A Funeral Service celebrating his life will follow at 2:00 pm, with Dr. Tad Rogers and Dr. David Johnson leading the service. Herman will be laid to rest at Kirby's Tucker Memorial Cemetery in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church. The arrangements for the funeral service are respectfully entrusted to Kirby and Family Funeral and Cremation Services in Mountain Home. To pay tribute to Herman's life or offer condolences to his family online, please visit www.kirbyandfamily.com.