Rawley King

Mr. Rawley King, 86, of Mt. Airy passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.  He was born in Carroll County, VA on August 29, 1932 to the late Jessie and Lettie Jones King.  Mr. King proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He has continued to be a faithful supporter of the DAV; and a strong advocate with various projects for Veterans Park.  He was a long-time member of the American Legion Post 123.  He was a staunch Republican, working on many campaigns through the years. Mr. King was employed with Scenic Ford for several years as the parts and service manager before retiring from Patterson Toyota.  He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ruth Mathis King; sons and daughters-in-law, Roland and Melissa King, and Chris and Denise King; grandchildren, Christopher Ray King, II and wife Melissa, Gavin King and wife, Kayla, Colton King, Amanda Trivette and husband, Tanner; great grandchildren Charlotte Elise King, and Robert Ian King; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ida and Perry Jones, Ethel and Clayton Combs and Effie Towe; brothers and a sister-in-law, Kermit and Joyce King and Posey King.  In addition to his parents, Mr. King was preceded in death by sisters, Lannie Easter and Audrey Rippey; and a brother Arnold King.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Moody Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jon Cawley officiating.  Burial will follow at Skyline Memory Garden with full military rites conducted by Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends at Moody Funeral Home in Mt. Airy Monday evening, June 24, 2019 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.  Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, 767 W. Lebanon St., Mt. Airy, NC 27030.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.