Rex Evan King

Rex Evan King, 78, of Manila, Utah, passed away at his home Oct. 22, 2019, after a lengthy illness.

He was born Nov. 8, 1940, in Hurricane, Utah, the son of Victor Joseph and Prudence Sheffer King. He attended schools in Hurricane, and graduated from San Bernardino High School in California and received an associate degree from the University of Alaska.

He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-1965.

Rex married Carol Durffee King July 12, 1963, in the Los Angeles Latter-day Saints Temple. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He enjoyed painting, activities with his family, family history and served two family history missions from 2000-2011 and 2013-2019.

Survivors include his wife, Carol King of Manila, Utah; sons, Rex Bryon King of Clayton, N.C., Damon King and wife Theresa of Las Vegas; daughter, Sonja Brooksby and husband Craig of Clayton, N.C .; brother, Gale King of Brigham City, Utah; sister Rose Denning of Silverdale, Wash; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Prudence King, daughter, Cheree Daneen King, brothers, J and Ray King and sister, Elaine.

Funeral services took place Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Manila Ward Chapel in Manila, Utah. A viewing took place from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church.

Interment will take place at Bunker's Memory Gardens Memorial Park in Las Vegas.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that everyone who can take a family members name to the temple to have their work done.

Condolences for family can be left at http://www.foxfh.com