Obit of King, Ralph M - Craig County, Oklahoma

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::King Family Ranch--NM

Ralph M. King

Ralph M. King, 88, of Amarillo, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999.

Private family services will be at the King family ranch in New Mexico. 
Cremation arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 
Virginia Circle.

Mr. King was born in Craig County, Okla., and moved to Boise City, Okla., 
in 1926 where he attended high school. He worked for the Ford Motor Co., 
for 20 years. In 1942, he moved to Albuquerque, N.M., where he owned and 
operated the Mesa Tractor Co. for 16 years.

After his retirement, Mr. King made more than 120 violins and won many 
awards. He was a member of the National Old Timer Fiddlers Association. In 
1997, he moved to Amarillo.

He married Lila Adee in 1936 at Boise City. She died in June.

Survivors include a daughter, Esther Barnett; two grandchildren; and five 
great-granddaughters.

The family suggest memorials be to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2490, 
Amarillo, TX 79105 or a favorite charity.

Amarillo Daily News, Nov. 24, 1999
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