Curtis H. King

FULTON, MO - Curtis Herschel King of Fulton and formerly of Farmington, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of 94. He was born on December 13, 1928, at Des Arc, Missouri, the son of William Thomas King and Pearlie Mae (Hickman) King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Eunice Clarine (Vieth) King. She passed away on October 29, 2008. He was also preceded in death by three brothers Edward King (Elvie), Orville King (Glenda), Carter King (Dixie); one sister, Oberia Helton (Jim) and an infant sister, Wilma; stepson, Don Moody and one son, Gary King. Curtis enjoyed traveling and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He liked to listen to recorded country and western books on tape. Curtis proudly served his county as a veteran of the United States Army during World War II. He formerly worked as a police officer for the Farmington Police Department. He will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include a step son, Dan Moody (Clemie) of Independence, OR; daughters-in-law, Terisita King of Las Vegas and Joan Moody of Vancouver, Washington; grandchildren, Cindy Moody, Janelle and Garner Moody, Kirsten King-Decker and Sarah King; great grandchildren, Anna and Jackson Ficco, Mason Moody, Sebastian and Gabriel Decker and a host of nieces and nephews to include his special nephew, Jerry King and wife, Mae of Fulton, MO who helped him with a lot of traveling and visits and worked hard at keeping him happy. A visitation will be held at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from noon until the time of the memorial service at 2 p.m. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Hillview Memorial Gardens. Share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Memorial Gathering Cozean Memorial Chapel and Crematory Wednesday, July 26, 2023 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Memorial Service Cozean Memorial Chapel and Crematory Wednesday, July 26, 2023 2:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640