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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Thomas S.
King Jr.
June 18, 1952 – March 28, 2015
Obituary
Memorial services for Thomas S. "Tom" King Jr., 62, of Houston, Texas, will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Thomas S. (Tom) King Jr. passed away March 28, 2015, at home in Houston, Texas. Born June 18, 1952 to Tomas S. King Sr. and Bettye (Stripling) King in Dallas, Texas. He attended Spring Branch Public Schools in Houston and spent his senior year at North Yarmouth Academy in 1971. He attended the University of Houston for two years and later Austin Community College where he graduated in computer sciences with honors in 1987. He was married in 1976 to Bryant Smith for two years.
During his life, Tom was employed by Motorola Corp. for many years and later contracted with major companies programing computer operations. He was involved with his fellow motorcycle riders and enjoyed many weekend rides through Texas byroads and lanes. He also maintained an interest in short wave radio and served as President of a local club. He was a member of Tallowood Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Bettye S. King; uncles, Harvey B. King, James A. King, Dr. Robert Young; aunts, Dr. Joyce Davis and Margaret Oliver.
He is survived by his brothers, J. David King, Joseph M. King; sisters, Camille King Carter, Carol King Hoch, and Suzanne King; uncles, Dr. Phil David, Bruce Oliver; aunts, Bobbie King, Celia Young; 15 first cousins; 14 nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
Thomas S. (Tom) King Jr. passed away March 28, 2015, at home in Houston, Texas. Born June 18, 1952 to Tomas S. King Sr. and Bettye (Stripling) King in Dallas, Texas. He attended Spring Branch Public Schools in Houston and spent his senior year at North Yarmouth Academy in 1971. He attended the University of Houston for two years and later Austin Community College where he graduated in computer sciences with honors in 1987. He was married in 1976 to Bryant Smith for two years.
During his life, Tom was employed by Motorola Corp. for many years and later contracted with major companies programing computer operations. He was involved with his fellow motorcycle riders and enjoyed many weekend rides through Texas byroads and lanes. He also maintained an interest in short wave radio and served as President of a local club. He was a member of Tallowood Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Bettye S. King; uncles, Harvey B. King, James A. King, Dr. Robert Young; aunts, Dr. Joyce Davis and Margaret Oliver.
He is survived by his brothers, J. David King, Joseph M. King; sisters, Camille King Carter, Carol King Hoch, and Suzanne King; uncles, Dr. Phil David, Bruce Oliver; aunts, Bobbie King, Celia Young; 15 first cousins; 14 nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com.
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