Edward R King

Edward R. King, 80, of Alfred, died on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Edward was born in Westbrook, Maine on August 10, 1941, to Rene and Elinor (Emery) King. He had served in the Army National Guard and worked for many years driving trucks for Montgomery Ward. Edward loved watching the Boston Red Sox and was a big fan of westerns, especially John Wayne. He also loved to travel and spend time with family. When he was younger, he liked to play pool in the pool halls. In his older years, he liked to swing by the pool with his loved ones. He especially enjoyed watching Gary swim and watching baseball with him as well. Going out to eat with his sister was one of his favorite things to do and he also loved spending time with his niece Jessica when she was young. He will be remembered as a fun-loving, gentle soul and will be dearly missed by his loved ones. Surviving are two sons, Rene King and Dennis King, both of Springvale; four siblings, Stephen Delrymple of Springvale, Mark Delrymple, Gladys Demers of Alfred and Elinor Ward of Springvale and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 6th at the home of his sister, Gladys Demers, 230 Jordan Springs Road in Alfred. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/donate. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.