Charles Stanley Earl King, 61, of Glen St. Mary, was reunited with his bride in heaven on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Charles was the son of Allan and Sylvia (Tyson) King, born in San Diego, California, on August 28, 1964. Charles proudly served his country for four years in the United States Navy, spending time aboard the USS Saratoga and the USS Edward McDonnell.
He went on to become an iron worker and a member of Union 597. Charles was a provider for his family and always ensured that his family had a roof over their head, clothes to wear and food to eat. He enjoyed the outdoors in his free time, fishing and gardening. He loved to tinker around on cars, mowers, and anything else that needed fixing or a tune up. Charles was also a diehard Florida Gator fan. He was preceded in death by his father and stepmother Lori King; and beloved wife just earlier this year Frances Elaine King.
He leaves behind loving children Matthew (Larissa) King of Brazil, April King, Michael (Kendra) Hatfield and Jerry (Courtney) Hatfield, all of Jacksonville; grandchildren Isabella, Theo, Julian, Matteo, Jaime, Payton, Chris, Rylie, Willow and Paisley; mother Sylvia King; siblings Allan (Teresa) King, Clarence King, Jake King, LeeAnn King and Trisha Logston; as well as a host of extended family members.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 12, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Guerry Forbes Funeral Home with Rev. Karl Hall officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in North Prong Cemetery.