Morris Raymond “Monk” King, 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in Texas City, Texas, as a result of the BP Refinery explosion. Morris was born September 10, 1947, in Malvern, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ross King, Jr., and brother-in-law Rodney Estes.
He is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Mark King and wife Julie; and daughters, Amber St. John and husband Daniel and Jana Burgess and husband Robert, all of Baytown. Morris, or Papa as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren, is also survived by his mother, Janice King of Onalaska, Texas and sisters, Phyllis Stanford and her husband Walter, Dana Dhayer and husband Ed, and Susie Estes. He leaves behind grandchildren, Griffin and Duncan King, his two loyal Weimeraners, Booger and Cisco. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends and co-workers.
“Morris was an avid outdoorsman. He cooked what he caught and ate what he shot. He especially enjoyed fishing and liked nothing better than to be in his boat on the water, fishing with his wife, son, grandsons, and fishing buddies. Morris and Mark also enjoyed hunting when they could find time to get away. Papa spent considerable time with Griffin and Duncan, teaching them how to cast fishing line without getting tangled up in it. The three of them often visited the Anahuac Wildlife Refuge, where the boys would sit in Papa’s lap and “help” drive the truck. They’d look for ‘gators and enjoy spending time together in nature. Some of the things that family and friends remember about Monk relate to his zest for life. If music was playing, it wasn’t unusual for him to break out in a funny dance. Another “endearing” thing “Monk” would do was “bang the pot” to summon everyone to the living room to open Christmas packages.Morris was very involved with his daughter’s softball career, which ultimately led to her playing softball for the University of Houston Cougars. The King family drove or flew to Amber’s games, making dozens of trips “all around” Texas and from Colorado to Florida and most states in-between.
His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at Navarre Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Stafford officiating.
Per Mr. King’s wishes, cremation will follow the memorial services.
Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Hunt, Dave Wilson, Wayne Fregia, Daniel and Dennis St. John, Marian Cowan, Mackey McElhannon, J. R. Porras, Robert Burgess, Bill Jones, Eddie Aylor, and Clyde Brumley.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ross King, Jr., and brother-in-law Rodney Estes.
He is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Mark King and wife Julie; and daughters, Amber St. John and husband Daniel and Jana Burgess and husband Robert, all of Baytown. Morris, or Papa as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren, is also survived by his mother, Janice King of Onalaska, Texas and sisters, Phyllis Stanford and her husband Walter, Dana Dhayer and husband Ed, and Susie Estes. He leaves behind grandchildren, Griffin and Duncan King, his two loyal Weimeraners, Booger and Cisco. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends and co-workers.
“Morris was an avid outdoorsman. He cooked what he caught and ate what he shot. He especially enjoyed fishing and liked nothing better than to be in his boat on the water, fishing with his wife, son, grandsons, and fishing buddies. Morris and Mark also enjoyed hunting when they could find time to get away. Papa spent considerable time with Griffin and Duncan, teaching them how to cast fishing line without getting tangled up in it. The three of them often visited the Anahuac Wildlife Refuge, where the boys would sit in Papa’s lap and “help” drive the truck. They’d look for ‘gators and enjoy spending time together in nature. Some of the things that family and friends remember about Monk relate to his zest for life. If music was playing, it wasn’t unusual for him to break out in a funny dance. Another “endearing” thing “Monk” would do was “bang the pot” to summon everyone to the living room to open Christmas packages.Morris was very involved with his daughter’s softball career, which ultimately led to her playing softball for the University of Houston Cougars. The King family drove or flew to Amber’s games, making dozens of trips “all around” Texas and from Colorado to Florida and most states in-between.
His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at Navarre Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Stafford officiating.
Per Mr. King’s wishes, cremation will follow the memorial services.
Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Hunt, Dave Wilson, Wayne Fregia, Daniel and Dennis St. John, Marian Cowan, Mackey McElhannon, J. R. Porras, Robert Burgess, Bill Jones, Eddie Aylor, and Clyde Brumley.
Morris Raymond “Monk” King, 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in Texas City, Texas, as a result of the BP Refinery explosion. Morris was born September 10, 1947, in Malvern, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ross King, Jr., and brother-in-law Rodney Estes.
He is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Mark King and wife Julie; and daughters, Amber St. John and husband Daniel and Jana Burgess and husband Robert, all of Baytown. Morris, or Papa as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren, is also survived by his mother, Janice King of Onalaska, Texas and sisters, Phyllis Stanford and her husband Walter, Dana Dhayer and husband Ed, and Susie Estes. He leaves behind grandchildren, Griffin and Duncan King, his two loyal Weimeraners, Booger and Cisco. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends and co-workers.
“Morris was an avid outdoorsman. He cooked what he caught and ate what he shot. He especially enjoyed fishing and liked nothing better than to be in his boat on the water, fishing with his wife, son, grandsons, and fishing buddies. Morris and Mark also enjoyed hunting when they could find time to get away. Papa spent considerable time with Griffin and Duncan, teaching them how to cast fishing line without getting tangled up in it. The three of them often visited the Anahuac Wildlife Refuge, where the boys would sit in Papa’s lap and “help” drive the truck. They’d look for ‘gators and enjoy spending time together in nature. Some of the things that family and friends remember about Monk relate to his zest for life. If music was playing, it wasn’t unusual for him to break out in a funny dance. Another “endearing” thing “Monk” would do was “bang the pot” to summon everyone to the living room to open Christmas packages.Morris was very involved with his daughter’s softball career, which ultimately led to her playing softball for the University of Houston Cougars. The King family drove or flew to Amber’s games, making dozens of trips “all around” Texas and from Colorado to Florida and most states in-between.
His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at Navarre Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Stafford officiating.
Per Mr. King’s wishes, cremation will follow the memorial services.
Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Hunt, Dave Wilson, Wayne Fregia, Daniel and Dennis St. John, Marian Cowan, Mackey McElhannon, J. R. Porras, Robert Burgess, Bill Jones, Eddie Aylor, and Clyde Brumley.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ross King, Jr., and brother-in-law Rodney Estes.
He is survived by his wife, Janice; son, Mark King and wife Julie; and daughters, Amber St. John and husband Daniel and Jana Burgess and husband Robert, all of Baytown. Morris, or Papa as he was affectionately called by his grandchildren, is also survived by his mother, Janice King of Onalaska, Texas and sisters, Phyllis Stanford and her husband Walter, Dana Dhayer and husband Ed, and Susie Estes. He leaves behind grandchildren, Griffin and Duncan King, his two loyal Weimeraners, Booger and Cisco. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends and co-workers.
“Morris was an avid outdoorsman. He cooked what he caught and ate what he shot. He especially enjoyed fishing and liked nothing better than to be in his boat on the water, fishing with his wife, son, grandsons, and fishing buddies. Morris and Mark also enjoyed hunting when they could find time to get away. Papa spent considerable time with Griffin and Duncan, teaching them how to cast fishing line without getting tangled up in it. The three of them often visited the Anahuac Wildlife Refuge, where the boys would sit in Papa’s lap and “help” drive the truck. They’d look for ‘gators and enjoy spending time together in nature. Some of the things that family and friends remember about Monk relate to his zest for life. If music was playing, it wasn’t unusual for him to break out in a funny dance. Another “endearing” thing “Monk” would do was “bang the pot” to summon everyone to the living room to open Christmas packages.Morris was very involved with his daughter’s softball career, which ultimately led to her playing softball for the University of Houston Cougars. The King family drove or flew to Amber’s games, making dozens of trips “all around” Texas and from Colorado to Florida and most states in-between.
His family will receive friends at Navarre Funeral Home Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, at Navarre Funeral Home with Reverend Mark Stafford officiating.
Per Mr. King’s wishes, cremation will follow the memorial services.
Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Hunt, Dave Wilson, Wayne Fregia, Daniel and Dennis St. John, Marian Cowan, Mackey McElhannon, J. R. Porras, Robert Burgess, Bill Jones, Eddie Aylor, and Clyde Brumley.
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57 YEARS OLD. Cause of death: Killed by the Texas City Oil Refinery explosion.
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