Kenneth Hale King

January 21, 1942 - December 18, 2023

Kenneth Hale King of Check Va. born January 21,1942, passed peacefully in the presence of his loving family on December 18, 2023, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital following a valiant 10 year battle with cancer. Kenneth was the loving husband of Carolyn Conner King, and the proud father of Victoria, Kenneth and Joseph. He was raised on his 6th generation farm on Kings Store Road, maintaining the farm throughout his life. His professional career was spent in the concrete construction industry where he made his mark working on major highway and industrial projects throughout southwest Virginia. In 1974, Kenneth started his own company which expanded in 1981 to become King Concrete Company Inc. which included building a ready-mix concrete plant operation in Floyd County. His decades long service to the local area led to him being affectionately known as “The Concrete Man''. Kenneth retired in 2007 following the sale of the ready-mix plant operation to his long-time colleague and friend James Bryant, owner of Stuart Concrete in Stuart Va. Kenneth helped numerous churches and community organizations with construction and expansion projects through the years and was a founding member of the Locust Grove Fire Department. In retirement, he further embraced time on the farm, ensuring its vitality for the generations to come. His greatest dedication was to family, working and playing on the farm by day, and playing Rook at the kitchen table with his children and grandchildren way into the night.

He is preceded in death by his parents Lewis Brammer and Garnet Hale King. He is survived by his spouse: Carolyn Conner King; Children: Victoria King Davis (Joseph), Kenneth Hale King, Jr. (Kelly), Joseph Daniel King (Heather); eight grandchildren: Nicholas King Davis, Brittany Bennette, Caroline King Bushkar (Ryan), Kenneth Hale King, III, William Edward Monaghan King, Luke Mitchell Conner King, Trevor Lewis King, Caitlin King Howery (Adrian); five great grandchildren: Levi M. Bushkar, Aiden B. Howery, J. Wyatt King, Madeline G. Howery, Stetson K. Howery; sister: Nancy King Page (Vernon).

Funeral services will be Friday December 22, at 1:00 PM at Gardner Funeral Home with Pastor Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Restvale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 PM Thursday December 21 at Gardner Funeral Home. A reception with friends and family will follow the burial (~4:00 - 6:00 p.m.) at Floyd Community Room beside Skyline National Bank in Floyd VA

Flowers are appreciated or please consider donating to Floyd Station #3 Fire Department or Floyd Co. Rescue Squad.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

So sorry for you all loss of a great man. Our thoughts and prayer are with you at this time.

The King family are all in my prayers. Watching you guys as a family coming to Havens Chapel in Locust Grove was wonderful. The happy family with those beautiful smiles. Kenny was not there every Sunday because he had the farm and his business that never gave him many days off. Kenny was such a kind man it was rare for him to say no if someone needed his help. I saw a picture recently of the family and everyone still had those smiles. I pray that those smiles come back soon with the many motors you shared. Prayers for your loss.

Carolyn, Vicky, Kenneth, Joseph and families, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all close in my thoughts and prayers as you deal with your loss. The community feels your loss and grieves with you.

Our heartfelt sympathy to Kenny's family and friends. Kenny, Joe and their tireless crew worked to form and pour concrete for our house in 2013 and 2015 for another project. Kenny was a man of integrity, kindness and great business leader who adored his family. We are so grateful for having met and formed a business friendship with he and Joe. It was during 2013 on our job that Kenny discovered his illness and was blessed to have started treatment. We will keep everyone in our thoughts and prayers and ask that God will comfort the family in their time of grief.

Our most deepest heartfelt sympathy is extended to Kenny’s family. I (Lloyd) knew Kenny from the early 90’s. I would always buy my concrete from him for my jobs but then if I wasn’t busy with my projects he always had things he wanted me to do for him. He always treated me right. He was a good man. May God be your comfort, strength, and peace during this sad time in your lives.

I’m so sorry for your loss.

So sorry for the loss prayers for the family Great guy always the same everytime you saw him

Much love and prayers for this wonderful family.

We are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you all.

My condolences, your dad was always quick to say hello when I ran in to him. Good man.

We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort at this difficult time.

I'm so sorry to hear of the death of Mr. King. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family at this difficult time. Gerry and Sandra Shank

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

I am so very sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you as you walk this journey. Prayers for the comfort and peace to be with each of you. God Bless.

Prayers for everyone who knew him he was a great man and will be missed.

Dear Carolyn, Vicky, Ken and Joseph, I am so very sorry for your loss of Ken. You are such a a sweet family. I know you have many wonderful memories. May God's grace and peace comfort you all.

Thinking of your family during this time. Praying for the good memories to shine through the sad times.

Sorry for y'all's loss Kenny was and amazing man. He will truly be missed.

My thoughts and prayers are going out to the family of Mr. King. While I did not know him personally, I’ve worked with and respected the character of his son Ken for many years. God bless you all as you go through the holidays enduring this loss.

So sorry for your loss you’re in our thoughts and prayers