Howard S. King

Howard S. King, 70, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 8:18 a.m., Sunday, January 17, 2016 at his home. Howard was born on January 17, 1946 in Danville, KY, son of Eddie Elmer "Pete" King and Jessie Mae (Bennett) Lindburg and Leslie Lindburg. He was raised and educated in Alexis, graduating from Alexis High School in 1964. He married Kay McGee on March 23, 1968 in Galesburg, IL, she survives. Howard was a union brick mason, he worked out of Peoria and Rockford, and he retired in 1994. He was a life member of International Union of Brick Layers and Allied Craft Workers, and received his 50 year pin. Howard was a member of the NRA and the Alexis United Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife Kay McGee King of Alexis, son Andy (Debbie) King of North Henderson, IL, granddaughters; Carolyn, Janelle, and Natalie King all of North Henderson, siblings; Mike (Cindy) Lindburg of Monmouth, IL, Susan Imler of Galesburg, IL, Alice Patterson of Monmouth, Lois (Bobby Joe) Ellis of Perryville, KY, and brother-in-law's Russ Alexander of Decatur, IL and Kelly McGee of Galesburg. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and good friend Larry Olson of Alexis. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Pat Alexander. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Alexis United Presbyterian Church, Alexis. Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Alexis Cemetery at a later date. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Alexis United Presbyterian Church or the United High School Industrial Technology Program.