Michael Jon King

Michael Jon King died December 8, 2017 at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass. He was born to Byrl and Barbara Fredenburg King September 25, 1952.

In 1949 Mike’s parents bought a 5-acre corner off the family farm on Ramsey Road just north of old Sam’s Valley Road from John and Hazel Fredenburg. Byrl built their house himself, and Mike learned valuable carpentry skills in their woodshop.

Mike lived in Sam’s Valley most of his life. He graduated from Crater HS in 1970 and later studied Criminology at SOU while working security jobs.

Mike served in the US Air Force in Base Security Police and as Civil Engineer Carpentry Specialist. He then served in both Air Force and Army National Guards for about 10 years as Supply and Armorer.

He used his detailed inventory data handling skills in warehouse purchasing, receiving, stocking for about 25 years at Pacific Survey Supply and Builders Bargain Center.
He enjoyed collecting Star Trek memorabilia and learning how to expand his artistic drawing skills on his computer.

He was lovingly cared for the past year at Trinity Adult Family Home and enjoyed bowling with Tanja.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved nephew Greg Patton.

He is survived by his sister Jeanette Patton.

A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Eagle Point National Cemetery. Hull & Hull Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.