Timothy Eric King

Timothy Eric King, formerly of Valdosta, GA, and resident of Denton, Texas, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at the age of 60. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the parents of Bernice King Sheppard and the late Paul S. King.

Tim received his education through the Valdosta City School System in Valdosta, GA. He was employed for nearly twenty years at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX as a devoted Facility Manager of the Murchison Performing Arts Center. He was previously employed for over fifteen years as the Facility Manager of Whitehead Auditorium at Valdosta State University.

Tim was a creative artist who worked tirelessly to share his craft with family and friends. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed reading books and watching old movies. His favorite movies included: Star Trek and African American Classics such as The Color Purple. He was a lover of all music, jazz, opera and classics. Tim collected any and all things regarding Earth, Wind and Fire. He was also a SyFy buff. Tim could often be found visiting thrift stores and antique shops looking for items             to repurpose. He rarely bought anything new. It is no wonder that Tim found a way to repurpose his own life as he was an   organ donor which provided health to another through his giving.

Although Tim did not have any biological children, he was the proud owner of two dogs, Titan and Honey, who like many of us will miss him terribly. Tim was looking forward to returning to Valdosta and retiring but God had other plans and offered him eternal retirement.

Tim will be sadly missed by his mother, Bernice King-Sheppard and step-father: Ruther B. Sheppard of Valdosta, GA; his sister: Medina King-Harris (William) of Adel, GA; a brother: Craig A. King of Valdosta, GA; nephews: Jason B. King of Adel, GA and Brandon Lewis of Roanoke, VA; great-nieces: Shanice King of Valdosta, GA and Infinity Lewis of Savannah, GA; great-nephew: Dadrian Lewis of Roanoke, VA; and a host of cousins extended family and friends, including the staff of University of North Texas Music Department.

The Celebration of Life for the late Mr. Timothy Eric King will be Saturday, December 8, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at the Godfrey Funeral Home Chapel, 636 River Street, Valdosta, GA.  Pastor Gerald Bailey will officiate.

Visitation will be Friday, December 7, 2018, 10 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Godfrey Funeral Home.