Charles Jefferson King, 84, Of Bowling Green passed away on July 7, 2014 at Good Shepherd Hospice of Sebring. He was born in Bowling Green, Fl on June 24, 1930 and was a lifelong resident of Hardee County. Mr King was a part time farmer and a full time fisherman. He retired with 20 years of service as a U.S. Army Medic and he was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Clifton King, Mother, Alice B. King , Brothers, Kenneth King, Jack King, Byron King, Sister, Ruby Jamae, Wife, Mary King, Daughter, Kathy Saunders, Son, Kenneth King. Survivors include sons, Charles Jr. and wife Mary Windham of Wauchula, Fl and Richard and wife Lisa of Zolfo Springs, Fl., Daughters, Ruby Barnes, Edna Garza and husband Johnny of Wauchula Fl., brothers, Raymond and wife Merle of Lake Placid, Buell and wife Olivia of Wauchula Fl.

Visitation will be held on Thursday July 10, 2014, in the Robarts Garden Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services are at 11:00 a.m.