Raymond “Ray” J. King
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Ray passed away on February 17, 2023. He was born in Fort Wayne, IN on June 1, 1937 to Carey King, Sr. and Louise Baer King.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958.
He was employed by the S.S. Kresge Company (Kmart Corporation) in 1959 and retired from the Kmart Distribution Center in Lawrence in 1995.
He married Eileen Ellis on April 24, 1982 in Lawrence, KS. She survives of the home.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post No. 14 in Lawrence. He enjoyed fishing, camping and golfing. He was a kind and patient man who treasured his time with family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed telling all kinds of stories especially those about memories of his childhood and his experiences in the Navy.
Other survivors include his brother, Edward King, Fort Wayne, IN., his children, Debra Treesh (Doug), Corunna, IN., Jason King, San Francisco, CA., Linda Edman (Don), Lawrence, KS., his grandchildren, Christopher Treesh (Brandy Deal), Waterloo, IN., Michael Edman, Lawrence, KS., Morgan Edman, Lawrence, KS., Jeff Treesh (Meaghan), Garrett, IN., Jason Treesh, Fort Wayne, IN.,Jessica Treesh, Fort Wayne, IN., and his great grandchildren, Bentley Treesh and Kayden Treesh, Garrett, IN., Awnry Deal and Magdalene Treesh, Fort Wayne, IN.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Raymond Joseph King Jr., a sister, Mary (King) Krause, and his brothers, Alfred King and Carey Benjamin King Jr.
Per Ray’s request, no services will be held. Memorials may go to The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence sent in care of the mortuary.
For those who knew him, to honor him, just think of a story he told you and smile.
Linda & Family-
I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. It wasn’t to long ago he and I talked about this very thing. A very nice, gentle man; who i’ll miss seeing and talking too. Please give your lovely mother my best!
Linda and Eileen,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew Ray for a short time, but I just loved him. My heart is with you and your family. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of Ray’s care team. Sending you both a “Liz hug.”
Linda and family,
I’m so sorry that you lost your dad. I know you were close to him and have many memories that you will cherish.
Maggie Fieger
My sympathy and condolences to you Debbie and the family. So sorry for your loss.
I am SO sorry to read of your family loss Jeff and Meghann, I love you all and send blessings.
I worked with Ray at the Kmart Distribution Center for many years. He always had a smile and shared kind words. Outside of work we would see each other and he would take the time to visit . I have not seen him for several years but often thought of him and the original crew of Kmart. He came as I recall from the Kmart Warehouse in Fort Wayne, IN and was one of several from that warehouse that were instrumental in putting the Lawrence center onboard. I remember when the son Jason was very small and they lived on Mass st and Ray worked on that big house. He was not shy of tackling a job and was a well liked supervisor.
Dear Eileen, my heart goes out to you. It was good to meet you and Ray at the 2012 Jensen family reunion. I’m sure that you have many great memories to cherish, and I pray that they bring you comfort.
Please accept my sincerest sympathies. Ken always spoke fondly of Ray as they shared many memories of growing up in Indiana. Ray always conducted himself as a gentleman.
I deeply regret how distant my father and I grew. There wasn’t even any reason for it. To the rest of our family, most of whom I’ve had little or no contact with, I send my love and best wishes. I may be far away in so many ways, but in this moment and with this loss we are together.
Eileen, my sincerest condolences to you and your family on the passing of Ray. I enjoyed working with you both in past business and our friendly conversations catching up when crossing paths at the grocery store. Ray was always cheerful and energetic and so proud of his grandchildren. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
It’s almost been a year I can’t belive it I do miss him miss his smile story I will hold dear to my hear this how no matter were I was in the building and when he wanted me to care and asked for me but a specific moment is how he asked when he was ready foe bed to tuck him in and if he knew I was thier he would ask or wait for me I will always remebr that and I loved and care about him and am glad I got the chance to meet him and be a part of his kife and take care.of him and his family are very nice peopel I love and care about them as well and am happy that God roughs us together I wish that family nothing but good and happiness and I will always them dear to my heart