John Alfred King, age 76, of Xenia, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones and his beloved dog, Roxy. He was born March 15, 1946 in Lexington, Kentucky the son of Irene Hoag King.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Irene and his grandparents: Alfred and Dora (Tincher) King.

He is survived by his loving wife: Pamela J. (Larch) whom he married July 1, 1967; his children: Scott (Jami) King of Xenia and Amanda (Doug) Caplinger of Waynesville; 7 grandchildren: Meghan (Kolton Fox), Haylee and Emily King; Cory and Nathan LeBlanc and Cameron and Kendal Blevins; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

John graduated from Xenia High School, Class of 1965. He proudly served in the US Army being stationed in VietNam. In October 2022, he was selected to participate in the Honor Flight Program and was escorted by his son, Scott. This was an event he was extremely proud to participate. He was a member of the Lighthouse Baptist Church; Greene County Fish & Game; and the Xenia Adult Recreation Center. He enjoyed traveling and deer hunting. John had a wonderful sense of humor and was loved by all who met him.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Lighthouse Baptist Church Building Fund or to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital in memory of John.

Funeral service will be held 11:30 AM Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2040 W. Second St., Xenia. Visitation will be held 10:30 AM Tuesday until the time of service at church.  He will be buried at the National Cemetery, Dayton with military honors. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.