Robert James King, 65, of Lake City, FL, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011, at Shands at Gainesville, FL. He was born in Jacksonville, FL to the late Robert B. King and Dixie Hurley King. He had served in the U. S. Navy and was a salesman. A loving father and brother, he also loved NASCAR, football, hunting, fishing and motorcycle racing.

Survivors include his mother: Dixie King Doncaster, Lake City, FL; two sons: Robert King, Jr. (Amanda) and Byron King, both of Jacksonville, FL; one sister: Patti Aldous (Skip), Lake City, FL, favorite niece: Tricia Mackey; nephew: Greg Mackey; and four grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted on Monday, December 19, 2011, at Greenlawn Cemetery in Jacksonville, FL, at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Louie Mabrey officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, December 18, 2011, from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the funeral home. GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 S. US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025 (386-752-1954) is in charge of arrangements. Please send message of love and comfort to www.gatewayforestlawn.com.