SOUTH GLENS FALLS – Wayne King, 77, of South Glens Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, with his loving family by his side, at the Granville Center for Health and Rehabilitation.
Born on October 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Charles and Eva (Haiber) King.
Wayne was a 1959 graduate of Hudson Fall High School. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corp from 1960 to 1966, serving a tour in Vietnam.
On March 1, 1968, he married Kathleen Robinson at Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls.
Wayne worked for Finch Pruyn Paper, he retired after 31 years as a supervisor.
In his younger years he was a member of the Elks Lodge.
Wayne loved golfing, bowling and traveling. Most of all, his grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life, he never missed their games. Wayne will be remembered for always being there for anyone, others always came first.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Keith Gorton, Rob Gorton and Bill Gorton, an infant brother, Ricky, his sister, Denise “Dee Dee”, his mother in law, Evelyn Robinson and his three brothers in law, Richard Chabot, Ray Chabot and David Robinson.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Robinson) King of South Glens Falls; his son, Kevin King and his wife, Holly of Queensbury; his grandchildren, Kelsey DiCaprio, Abbey King and Ryleigh King; his siblings, Guy King, Roy Gorton, Steve Gorton, Jeff Gorton, Terry Gorton, Fay Speck and Christine Carlson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Calling hours will be on Sunday, August 11, 2019, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will follow the calling hours on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial with full military honor will be 9:30 a.m. on Monday, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110 or the American Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.
Our thoughts & prayers are with the King family.
Rest in Peace brother. Always, the most handsome and sweetest guy in the room. You will be missed but never forgotten.
Sending our condolences to the King / Gorton family as memories come flooding back since hearing of Wayne’s passing. Love and prayers to all of you, and eternal peace to Wayne.
Flo and Bob Gorton
Rest in peace, high school friend. My deepest condolences to your family.