Michael Lee King, 39, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Friday, July 15, 2011. He was born March 23, 1972, in Winchester, a son of S. Luther and Nyoka V. (Ringley) King.
A 1990 graduate of Union High School in Modoc, he was a journeyman bricklayer and was employed with the Local #4 Bricklayers Union in Muncie. Mike enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a great handyman. He also enjoyed drawing and had several artistic abilities.
He is survived by his wife, Jodi (Taylor) King of New Castle; three children, Kodi King, Kolton King, and Makayla King, all of New Castle; his parents, S. Luther and Nyoka V. King of Losantville, a brother, Sam (wife, Tammy) King of Cowan; a niece, Savanna King, and a nephew, Blake Brinker, both of Cowan; his in-laws, David and Twila Taylor of New Castle; two sisters-in-law, Mika Dazell and Jami Stephen, both of Lynn; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elbert and Hettie King, and his maternal grandparents, Casper and Thelma Ringley.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle. Graveside services and burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Andy Smith Cemetery in Jamestown, TN. Memorial contributions may be given to the Michael Lee King Memorial Fund, c/o Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, 3406 S. Memorial Dr., New Castle, IN 47362. Online condolence may be expressed at
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