Ralph George King, 79, of Wauchula, passed away on January 1, 2013 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring. He was born in Tuscola County, Michigan on July 28, 1933. He had been a resident of Hardee County since 1998, moving from Michigan. Mr. King was employed as an electrical inspector with county government, and served in the U. S. Army.
Survivors include two sons, Tim King of Wauchula and Thomas King of Michigan; one sister, Barbara Smith of Michigan; one brother, Gary King of Michigan; two granddaughters, Amber and Tammy; one great-granddaughter, Gracie Mae; and best friend, Sharon Waterloo.