David Victor King Obituary

David Victor King, 80, of Lee’s Summit, MO passed away on Aug. 29, 2013. The Memorial Service will be Tuesday night, September 3, 2013, 7:00pm at the Youthfront Auditorium, 4715 Rainbow Blvd, Shawnee Mission, KS, 66205. A time of visitation will begin at 5:30pm until 6:50pm preceding the Memorial Service. David was born Dec. 12, 1932 in Osage City, KS to Dave and Elizabeth King. David married Wanda Louise Michael and raised four children. He retired from Deutz-Allis in 1998 only to begin a new career at Youthfront, fulfilling his passion for youth ministry. He continued working fulltime to the day of his death. He is survived by his wife and love of his life for 58 years, Wanda; children, Mike King, Tammy Nuckolls, Lea Ann Roach and Tracy Rainey; daughter in law, Vicki King; sons in law, Jamie Roach and David Rainey; siblings, Eddie King, Mary Herzog, Judy Griffin; his beloved 6 grandsons and 6 granddaughters; 3 great granddaughters; numerous nieces and nephews; and innumerable friends and adopted kids and grandkids in the faith. Dave was hailed by all who know him as a Man of God and a Man of Prayer. The world groans in his death. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts for Dave King be made to the Youth Ministry Fund at Youthfront.