Jon Thomas King

Jon Thomas King, 66, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 5:45 PM at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

He was born on April 14, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of the late Rev. Alton Allen King and the late Betty Jean Hurt King.

Jon was a man who loved his family with his whole heart. They were always at the center of his life, and he never missed an opportunity to speak of how much they meant to him. Even when distance or circumstances kept them apart, Jon held each of them close in his heart. He cherished his family deeply and loved them unconditionally—through every joy, every trial, and every season of life, faults and all.

Jon was the kind of man who gave his love freely and wholeheartedly. He was the best husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend anyone could ask for—steady, caring, and always present when he was needed most. His heart was full of love for his family, and that love remained constant, even through life’s difficult moments. He was a source of strength, comfort, and unwavering devotion to those who knew him best.

Jon found great joy in the outdoors and especially loved spending time fishing and hunting. Among his favorite pastimes was deer hunting. 

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. 

Funeral services for Mr. King will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at the Church of Jesus Christ located at 120 Hamer Road in Dyersburg, Tennessee.  Officiating the service will be Bro. Jerry Stafford.  Visitation for Mr. King will be held on Sunday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ.  

He is survived by his wife of thirty-two years, Shirley Roark King of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two sons, Joshua Thomas King and Jonathan Coonts (Ashley Adams) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one daughter, Susan Rene King of Newbern, Tennessee; three brothers, Jr. Owen King (Traci) of Sidonia, Tennessee, Aquila King (Michelle) of Dyersburg, Tennessee and John David King (Mikka) of Yorkville, Tennessee two sisters, Diana Bradford (Richard) of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Rebecka Staggs( Roger)of Ripley, Tennessee and he was  "Poppy" to his ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Jane Thorpe and Sharon King and one brother, Michael Dewayne King.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dustin Bates, Billy Bates, Jonathan Coonts, Braydon Butler, Matthew King, Jacob King, Jacob Headley, and Richard Bradley.

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