Douglas Franklin King, 84, of rural Roann, Indiana, died at 3:18 pm, Friday, November 21, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on June 15, 1941, in Wabash County, Indiana, to Charles Frank and Hester Louise (Eakin) King.
Doug was a 1960 graduate of Noble High School. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. Once basic training was complete, he began training in the Radio School at Fort Knox, and continued in the Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis, because of his radio skills. After he was discharged, Doug began working at General Tire in Wabash and there he met the love of his life. He married Patty Lou Rogers in Wabash on August 10, 1968. He also worked at Chrysler Corporation and owned and operated a dairy farm. Doug retired from Chrysler in 2004. He was a true outdoorsman. and enjoyed hunting, fishing, taxidermy, and camping. Doug's favorite vacation destination was Canada. He was involved in car shows and clubs, and won many trophies with his 1971 Chevy Truck. He also belonged to the Laketon American Legion Post 402. Family was Doug's passion, he adored Patty and his family.
He is survived by his wife, Patty Lou King of Roann; eight children, Richard (Debbie) Carver of Roann, and Kathy (Gary) Friermood, both of Roann, Randy (Diana) Carver of LaFontaine, Indiana, Kurt (Susan) Carver of Warsaw, Indiana, Larry (Brenda) Carver and Cindy (Dan) Beard both of North Manchester, Indiana, Angie (Jeff) McCrary of Spring, Texas, Anthony King of Peru, Indiana, 13 grandchildren, Stefanie Carver, Tiffanie (Brady) Smith, Alissa (Eric) Stalter, Jeff (Daisy) Carver, Andy (Kelli) Carver, Nathaniel (Shana) Carver, Courtney Carver, Whitney (T.J.) Eads, Matt (Alexa) Carver, Seth Beard, Joseph (Chelsea) Beard, Joshua (Victoria) McCrary, Jacob McCrary; 16 great grandchildren; brother, Gene (Bert) King of North Manchester; and sister, Sarah Wilkerson of Wabash. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Robert, Donald, and infant Joseph King.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, with David Phillips and Corky Cordes officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Friends may call 2-7 pm Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is Laketon American Legion Post 402.
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