John D. King Jr.

John David King Jr., age 70, of Findlay, Ohio, devoted husband of Margaret "Peggy", passed away on October 15, 2017 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. He was born in Braddock, Pennsylvania, August 31, 1947, the son of the late Lorna E. (McKay) and John D. King, Sr. John proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On October 9, 1971 he married Margaret (Falco), the light of his life. They spent the last forty-six years building a life and a family filled with love. They have three children, Denise L. Gainey (Christopher Cobaugh) of Sunbury, Ohio, Jennifer L. King (Russell Herrick) of Findlay, Ohio, and John D. "JD" (Cassie) King, III of Findlay; his grandchildren, Kaydri, Justin, Sarah, Samuel, Alyssa, Bethany, and Carter were the apple of his eye. He is also survived by his brother, William (Linda) King of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and sister, Karen (John) Stawasz of Cresent, Pennsylvania. John had an amazing voice and loved singing. He loved car racing and spent many years working at different race tracks. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and said Black and Gold ran through his veins. He could always be found on Sunday's watching the Steelers, waving his terrible towel, covered in his Steelers gear or watching NASCAR. He served as the president for the Findlay Flag City Arbor of Gleaners. He is past president of the Ohio State Association of Gleaners. John was an avid golfer. John loved his family with all that he was. His family is resting in the knowledge that John is no longer in pain, and he is with his Lord and Savior, Jesus. Friends and family may visit on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 1 -3 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m. at HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 21st at 11 a.m. with one hour of visitation (10 - 11 a.m.) prior to the service at the funeral home. Pastor Darrell Ramsey will officiate. The Hancock County Veteran's Memorial Squad will perform full military rites. Memorial contributions in John's name may be made to Cancer Patient Services, 1800 North Blanchard St., Suite 120, Findlay, Ohio 45840.