The funeral services were this morning at 11 am. They were very nice and the pastor who gave the services did a good job. My Uncle Gary gave a nice eulogy and said some things that I think might have surprised some people, at least to hear them from him. My brothers Chris and Wayne stood and spoke some kind words about our father as well, and informed some people of some things that they may not have known, I on the other hand was unable to as I know if I had tried I would not have been able to finish. I know what I wanted to say, and it was something that I have told both my Father and my Mother a number of times through out the years. You see, my parents would often tell us kids that they wished they were able to provide more for us growing up, as we were a typically poor family, at least financially. As I got older, and understood more, my response would be; “You have given me all I have needed; I have a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food on the table, and most of all Love. There is nothing more that I need.” I never said these words to make my parents feel better or anything like that, I said them, and say them still, because that is the truth. I would have liked to reiterate these words for all to hear, but I was unable to at the time, and the more I think about it now I know I didn’t have to because my Father, and my Mother, already know this. My nephew Alex, my father’s (step) grandson surprised a lot of people when he stood and spoke some very kind words of my father as well. All in all the services were very nice and very simple; it was a fitting way to send my Father home.

In Loving Memory Of
Wayne K. King
January 14, 1942
April 28, 2006

“Fill not your hearts with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow. Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because, I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand, in your hearts, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. As long as I have the love of each of you, I can live my life in the hearts of all of you.”

Dad’s wake was tonight. I would be lying if I said I was not surprised by how many people turned out for the two hour viewing. My father’s life touched more people than even I had realized. I really shouldn’t be surprised however, because my Father was a simple man who helped people when he could. I was surprised that friends of mine, whom I have not spoken to or saw in years, either showed up or contacted me to express their condolences. Tomorrow morning is the funeral and interment. My brothers and I, along with two of my Uncles will be the pallbearers, assuming we can all handle it.

God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.”

With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.