Clarence E. King

January 13, 1936 - February 7, 2021

Clarence E. King, 85 of Creve Coeur, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. He was born to Walter E. and Agnes (Gitchell) King on January 13, 1936 in Ripley, TN. Clarence married Helen L. Harrison on April 6, 1957 in Ledford, IL. She preceded him in death on September 20, 2020. He is survived by his daughter Deborah King Schoedel of East Peoria; two sons, Mark E. (Becky) King of New Liberty, IA, and Clark D. King of Flower Mound, TX; his brother Cecil (Jean) King of Creve Coeur; 10 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Pauline Hornsby and three brothers, William, Gordon, and Curtis King. Clarence served 8 years in the United States Air Force, then worked at Caterpillar until he retired in 1991. He loved the Lord, his family, and his three beagles. Clarence could build or fix anything and used his talents to help others in many ways. He attended Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in East Peoria. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with cremation rites. Memorials may be made to his church. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFH.com.