Ron Knox
on 02/04/2020 at 3:11 pm
I am very sorry for your loss. Your dad was always kind to me.
I hope to see you at the memorial service later.
James “Ernie” King
KING
James “Ernie” King, 94, of Sparta, IL; born on October 1, 1925 in 
Royalton, IL; passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at home.
Ernie was enlisted in the Navy at the age of seventeen. He was ranked as a BM 2/C and was involved in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. His duty included the master of arms. Ernie was also involved in the battle of the East China Sea, Okinawa, Iwo Jima and in the home islands of Japan. He received the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon with Silver Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the Navy Occupation Service with Asian Clasp and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Ernie was a member of the VFW and American Legion in Sparta, IL.
Ernie was a member of the UMWA and retired from the coal mines. His father was known for the trucking company he owned called, Noah King Trucking, which is now owned by his son Noah King, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents – Noah and Martha (Boyles) King.
He is survived by his children – Jimmie (Kaye) King of Dixon, IL; Alexis Martin of Herrin, IL; Karl King of Herrin, IL; Cheri (Jerry) Huffstutler of Crainville, IL; Renau (Vernon) Bozarth of Webster Grove, MO. Brother – Homer (Erlene) King of Percy, IL. Several grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.heilschuessler.com.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements
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(Mr.) Tracy Diuguid on 02/04/2020 at 3:20 pm
Enjoyed fellowshipping with him at our family reunions. Picnics. He was a good uncle to me. Enjoyed having him at my parents home for Thanksgiving family reunion. Listening to his military stories.
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guy gebbia on 02/06/2020 at 10:45 pm
Please accept my condolences at the passing of your father.
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I am very sorry for your loss. Your dad was always kind to me.
I hope to see you at the memorial service later.
Please accept my condolences at the passing of your father.
Enjoyed fellowshipping with him at our family reunions. Picnics. He was a good uncle to me. Enjoyed having him at my parents home for Thanksgiving family reunion. Listening to his military stories.