Albert Leech King
Albert Leech King
Albert Leech King
1922-2015
Funeral Services for Albert Leech King, age 92, who passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 will be held Monday, June 22, 2015 at 11 a.m. at the Ritchie Funeral Home in Bedford. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Interment with military rites will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Bedford. Memorials may be given in his name. Memories may be shared at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Bedford.
Albert L. King, son of Myron P. and Genevieve A. (Leech) King, was born in rural Taylor County, Iowa on November 11, 1922 and departed this life June 17, 2015. He lived in and grew to maturity in Taylor County, Iowa where he attended and graduated from public school.
Following graduation he joined the United States Army, serving in World War II from August 21, 1944 to January 26, 1946. Albert was with the 50th Battalion of The 16th Armored Infantry in the European Theatre and was wounded on April 8, 1945, for which he received the Purple Heart. On October 16, 1948 he was united in marriage to Deloris Lynch and they began farming near Bedford. To this blessed union two children were born, twin girls, Connie Lue and Karen Sue. Deloris passed away January 16, 1967.
On December 29, 1973 Albert was united in marriage to Dorothy Sheley. They continued farming until 1981 when they moved to and made their home in Bedford. In 1993 Albert and Dorothy moved to Maryville, Missouri, where they lived until Dorothy passed away February 8, 1995. On October 28, 1995 Albert was united in marriage to Irene Knickerbocker and together they continued to live in Maryville until Irene’s passing on June 20, 2009.
Through the years Albert enjoyed woodworking and farming. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Maryville and was baptized in Isadora, Missouri December 21, 1949. Albert was also a member of The American Legion Post 0443, Blockton, Iowa, for over 70 years.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents Myron and Genevieve and wives Deloris, Dorothy and Irene and a sister Ida May Sickels. Left to cherish his memory are daughters Connie King and Karen Fleetwood; grandson Tony (Jana) Shepherd; great-grandchildren Ellie and Jack Shepherd; brother Paul (Willa) King; step-daughter Jeanne (Rick) Longenecker; step-grand-children Ryan (Amy) Longenecker, Shannon (Mike) Nordahl, Jami (Jeb) Huckeba; seven step-great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.
