Walter Carleton King, 73, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away April 14, 2016, at his residence. Born May 26, 1942 in Washington, DC he was the son of the late Phillip Henry and Eunice (Cross) King.

Walter retired from the Washington DC Army National Guard as a Chief Warrant Officer. Walter enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, crabbing, hunting (bow and arrow and black powder) and being outdoors.

Predeceased by his parents; Walter is survived by his wife, Carol King; daughters Julia Beth (David) Gale of Mechanicsville, MD, Diane Marie (Rob) Interrante of Ellicott City, MD, Vicki Ann King, also of Mechanicsville, MD, and 3 grandchildren. Walter is also survived by his brother, Marshall R. King and sister, Phyllis Woodell.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 18, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Rd., Charlotte Hall, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Forest Memorial United Methodist Church, 3111 Forestville Road, Forestville, MD 20747, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend James Chance officiating. Interment will follow at 12:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Church Cemetery, 14300 St. Thomas Church Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Walter's name to: Forest Memorial United Methodist Church, 3111 Forestville Road, Forestville, MD 20747. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.