Ernest Darrell King, son of the late Ernest James and Evelyn Pearl (Lisk) King, was born on January 7, 1941 in Kansas City, KS and departed this life on September 29, 2024 in Springfield, MO. At the time of his passing he was 83 years, eight months, and 21 days of age.
Darrell was raised and spent most of his life in the Kansas City area. He was united in marriage to Patricia on March 8, 1958 and to this union two sons were born, both of whom survived him. Darrell was a truck driver and would spend his free time woodworking, playing golf or relaxing on the lake.
Darrell was preceded in death by his wife Patricia and his parents. He is survived by his two sons, Ernest Darrell King, Jr. & wife Shannon of Kansas City, MO and David F. & wife Carol King of Buffalo, MO; four grandchildren, Alissa P. King, Kyleen M. King, Ashley P. King, and Brandon D. & wife Beth King; two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robert & wife Barbar King. He also leaves other family members and many friends who will all truly miss him.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024 in the Union Grove Cemetery under the care and direction of the Cantlon-Otterness & Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo.