James W. King

James W. King, 75, of Rimersburg, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at his home.

He was born on July 25, 1946, in Rimersburg, the son of Bertha E. (King) Wiseman.

Jim was a 1965 graduate of Union High School, and lived most of his life in Clarion County.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.

He worked with his uncles, James W. King and Wilbert “Pete” King, as a mechanic and a truck driver with King Brothers Trucking, before becoming self-employed.In his younger years, Jim coached Little League, youth football and American Legion baseball. For 10 years, Jim could often be found operating the chains for Union football games.He was a member of the VFW of Rimersburg and the American Legion in Rimersburg, and had volunteered with the Butler VA Hospital.Jim enjoyed hunting, and had a very good memory for dates and details.His memory will be cherished by his loving wife, Donna M. (Geibel) King, whom he married on Aug. 8, 1970; his sons, Timothy B. King and wife, Tracy, of Moon Township, and Matthew T. King and his wife, Linda, of Cranberry Township; his grandchild, Morgan Pyer; his brother, Francis “Pete” Wiseman and his wife, Pam, of Rimersburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his mother.KING — Family and friends of James W. King, who died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, will be received from 11 a.m. until the time of services at 1 p.m. Monday at Bauer-Hillis Funeral Home, 758 Main St., Rimersburg.Interment will be in Rimersburg Cemetery, Rimersburg.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in James' memory to Butler VA Voluntary Services, 353 N. Duffy Road, Butler, PA 16001.For anyone unable to attend services and wishing to send an online condolence to Jim's family, please visit www.bauerfuneral.com.