James Floyd King, Sr., age 72, a resident of Owings, MD passed away May 23, 2012 at Calvert Memorial Hospital, Prince Frederick, MD. He was born February 28, 1940 in Van Lear, Kentucky to Estill J. and Ruth (Sprinkle) King.

He was raised in Van Lear until moving with his family to Washington, D.C. in his early teens. He lived in S.E. Washington and attended public schools, and married Carol Ann Benjamin January 14, 1961. They resided in District Heights and in 1987 moved to Owings, MD.

James worked for the Bureau of Engraving as a shrink wrap machine operator, retiring in 1995. He enjoyed playing lead guitar and listening to country music. James loved all sports including football, basketball, baseball and softball. He especially enjoyed coaching his children with the District Heights Boys and Girls Club. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden, doing yard work and flowers, especially roses.

For the past sixteen years he has devoted himself and his time and energy to his grandson Michael, who was the "apple of his eye."

James was preceded in death by his parents, a son James F. King, Jr., a sister Jeannette Lemke and a brother Wallace J. King.

He is survived by his wife Carol Ann King, a daughter Cindy J. King and a son Joseph M. King, all of Owings, MD. Also surviving are grandchildren Jaime King, Chelsie and Michael Salvagni and Cheyenne Hook, a sister Dorothy Altman of Temple Hills, MD and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received Tuesday, May 29, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:30 A.M. at Rausch Funeral Home, P.A., Owings, MD, where services and a celebration of James' life will follow at 11:30 A.M. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.