Paul Wayne King, 77, of Lexington passed away on Thursday, August 15th at Baptist Health after a brief illness.
He is survived by his wife of almost 53 years, Teresa Bonny King and one daughter, his namesake, Paula Eschelle King and one honorary son, Christopher B. Finney.
Paul is proceeded in death by his parents, Ollie Perry and Dorothy Powell King of West Irvine, Ky. and his only brother, Robert Perry King of Cave City, Ky.
Paul Wayne, as most of his family and friends called him, was a graduate of Irvine High School. He completed a Bachelor's degree at Eastern Kentucky University in Business Administration.
He was active-duty Combat Medic for two years in the Army, stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. He also served in the Army Reserves for 10 years.
Paul retired after 30 years as the Product Line Manager from Osram Sylvania in Winchester, Ky.
He was an avid golfer and played often as a member of the Southwind Golf Course.
He attended church services at Clays Mill Baptist Church as a faithful member for over 12 years.
Paul was a lifelong UK football and basketball fan and liked to drive his convertible Camaro with the top down whenever the weather permitted.
He is survived by two nieces, Robin King and Cecelia Ann Forehand, and four nephews, Derek Wayne King, Jamie King, Kevin Williams and Eddie Hughes.
He also is survived by two great-nieces, Morgan Marie King and Olivia King, and three great nephews, Noah King, Thomas Forehand and Luke Hughes.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, August 19, 2 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Winkler and Bro. Don Burkhead officiating. Burial will be at the Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Monday from 11 AM to 2 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Clays Mill Baptist Church, 165 Nehemiah Way, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Pallbearers:
Christopher Finney
John Wayne King
Derek Wayne King
Clay Baber
Kevin Williams
Robert Forehand
Honorary Pallbearers:
Lifelong Friend—Donald “Buckwheat” Richardson
Golfing Buddies—Jerald McNutt, Don Burkhead, and Fred Kendig
Neighbors—Steve Bisczat and J.D. Smith
Cousins—From Ohio, Dan Woolery and Dewaine Turpin
From Irvine, Ky—Jimmy, Randy, and Robbie Powell
All the Derby Party friends
Many friends, including Chris Mahonski and Richard Snowden
