Bobby Gene King, a resident of Okmulgee, died Aug. 19, 2021 in Okmulgee at the age of 56. He was born Nov. 1, 1964 in Sacaton, AZ to Wilson Gene King and Wanda (West) King.
He served in the United States National Guard from November 1981 to February of 1991.
He was a member of the Hutchechuppa Indian Baptist Church. He worked for many years as an Arborist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Wilson King. Jr., son, Anthony Thomas, and brother-in-law, Frank Bemore.
Bobby is survived by hs daughter, Tiffanie Simpson and Brandon Barnes of Broken Arrow; son, Selby Simpson of Okmulgee; two grandchildren, Lovella Harjo and Sarv Barnes; sisters: Linda Bemore of Okmulgee, Joann Harjo and Steve Wind of Okmulgee, Dewaynea King of Morris, Lisa Sands and husband Clifford of Okemah, and Christine Kings and Charlie Hicks of Okmulgee; brothers: Allen King and Jimmy King and wife Dana of Weleetka; girlfriend, Eva Proctor of Dustin, and sister-in-law, Karen King of Wilson, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Viewing will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021 at Integrity Funeral Service.
Wake Services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021 at Hutchechuppa Indian Baptist Church.
Funeral Services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, Aug. 23, 2021 at Hutchechuppa Indian Baptist Church with Rev. Charles West, officiating. Interment will follow at Hutchechuppa Indian Baptist Church Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be Charles Kelly, Jason Soweka, Charlie Hicks, Dustin Cloud, Al Fisher, and Rodney James. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby's nephews and Clifford Sands, Merle Keesee, Phillip Crawford, Steve Wind and Keshon Shelburn.