OBIT: Walter J. KING, 1984, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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  KING
  
  Mr. Walter J. King, 86, Kingview Road, Scottdale, died Sunday Dec. 2,
  1984, in Mount Pleasant.  Born Oct. 13, 1898, in Scottdale, son of the
  late Samuel F. and Minnie (Miller) King Boyd.  He was involved in the
  ownership and management of several Holiday Inns and was the
  owner-operator of the former King Brothers Coal and Coke Co. of
  Scottdale.  Member of the St. John's Lutheran Church, Connellsville. 
  Veteran of the U.S. Army during World War I.  Preceded in death by
  his wife, Louise M.; sister, Ruth King; three brothers: Charles, Carl
  and S. Quay King; and half-brother, Harry F. Boyd.  Survived by two
  sons: Samuel F. King, Yardley, Pa.; and Charles W. King, Greensburg;
  one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Gloria) Furrh, Tucson, Ariz.; eight
  grandchildren and five great-granddaughters.  Friends will be
  received at the James Murphy Memorial Home, 303 Pittsburgh St.,
  Scottdale, Monday from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
  Services will be held in the memorial home Wednesday at 11 a.m. with
  the Rev. Robert Keplinger officiating.  Burial to follow, Green Ridge
  Memorial Park, Pennsville, Pa.
  
  Daily American, December 3, 1984
  
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