Charles "Red" E. King Obituary (1941 - 2020)

Georgetown, IN Charles "Red" Eldon King, 79, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 in the comfort of his home and presence of his family. Red was born in Gibson County, IN on April 21, 1941 the son of Charles and Melba Eaton King. Red retired from Navistar International (formerly International Harvester) after 30 years of various positions at the company. He also operated "Red's Garage" where he was a generous mechanic to all of his Georgetown neighbors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, a tradition he would pass to his sons. Red was a member of Tunnel Hill Christian Church of Georgetown, IN. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Laverne, William and Leonard King and Sister Lucille King. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Earlene Broyles King. Two sons, Brian E. (Jennifer) King of Eaton, OH and Kevin C. (Angela) King of Elizabeth, IN; Two sisters, Wanda Juliot of Floyds Knobs, IN and Linda (Jon) Wiseman of Corydon, IN; Five grandchildren, Amber (Zach) Rhoads, Abigail, Kendra, Kaleb and Nathan King and several nieces and nephews. Red is also survived by his sisters and brothers in law whom he was incredibly close to. The Funeral Ceremony will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 11 AM at Gehlbach & Royse Funeral Home in Georgetown, IN. Pastor Becky Gibbons will officiate. Burial will follow in Mifflin Cemetery in English, IN. Visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning Tuesday, December 8, 2020 from 2 PM until 7 PM and continue Wednesday morning at 9 AM until the funeral. Due to Covid-19, the current restrictions in place are as follows; masks are required to enter the building and a there is a maximum limit of 50 people in the building at once. We can not accept food to be shared inside the building at this time. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.