David Ealum King “Kingfish” Obituary (1940 - 2016)

David Ealum King “Kingfish”, Heaven opened the doors for a new Angel on June 18, 2016 at Ogden Regional Medical Center. He was born Aug. 1, 1940 in McMinnville, OR to James Ealum and Will Alice Smith King.He grew up in Castleford, ID where he received his elementary education and graduated from Castleford High School. He was a member of the Baptist Faith. He was a Truck Driver by profession that allowed him to see much of the United States.David was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing and camping. He was a gun collector and would reload his own brass. He loved history and keeping up on current events and was happiest when spending time with family and friends. He could always be seen wearing his cowboy hat and with his signature mustache. He was a member of the NRA and took his responsibility of voting very seriously.He is survived by his Wife: Sherie; Children: Shawna Beshirs (Todd), David Cotton (Allison), Becky Bell (Calvin), Dawn Bundrant (Marcus), Ealum King; 15 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents and Sister Mary Hilton and his high school friend Johnny Hector.The family would like to thank the Doctors and Staff at Ogden Regional Medical Center for the care provided. They would also like to thank the Lloyd family, The Gift House and Grant Trucking for their support and friendship over the years.An Open House will be held by the family on Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the home of the Lloyds and King Families at 1582 W 1590 n Clinton, Utah. They ask that you remember David by doing something kind for someone else and any Memorials made to The Kidney or Heart or any Animal Foundations.