Kenneth King, 98, of Victory , passed away Tuesday, January 08, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Scipio, NY the son of the late Arthur King and Frances Leeson King. Prior to retirement, he was a Cayuga County Deputy Sheriff. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and as recent as the past 20 years playing sports.
Ken graduated from Sherwood High School before enlisting in the Army Air Force during World War II. He had more than 60 combined years as a volunteer fireman in the Scipio and Victory Fire Departments. He served as treasurer many years for the Victory United Methodist Church. Ken also volunteered as a Scat Van driver for the Cayuga County Senior Citizens.
He is predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Morgan King and Wilber King, and a sister, Mary King Brigden.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Adrice Houghtaling King, son Kevin King, daughters Claudia (Kevin) Hales of Virginia, Alesia (John) Wayne of West Virginia, and, Kathleen (Jim) Nodine of Victory, 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Friday, 3:00-5:00 p.m. at the Victory United Methodist Church with a service to follow at 5:00 p.m., burial will be in the spring at Victory Cemetery. Keysor-Dain-Cullinan Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. For those wishing to make contributions they may do so to the Victory United Methodist Church, 11976 State Route 38 Cato, NY 13033 . www.catoredcreek.com