J. Wayne “Butch” King passed away on March 19, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born to Elvin E. and Leola Fern Jackson King on April 22, 1947 in Salt Lake City. He married Susan Slager, they were later divorced. He married Diana Fields on Nov. 13, 1987 in Las Vegas, NV.
Wayne was a veteran of the United States Army, receiving the Purple Heart. He retired from Questar Gas Company where he was a marketing salesman. He was a life-long resident of Davis County and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wayne was active in scouting and was instrumental in helping his grandsons achieve their Eagle Scout awards. He was an active member of Big Brothers. For over 30 years he was a member of the Bountiful Lions Club where he served in all capacities, including president. In addition he served as District Governor and helped establish the Utah Sight for Kids Foundation.
Wayne is survived by his wife Diana; son, Kasey (Shami) King, Layton; three daughters, Alesha (Chris) Grimes, Tucson, AZ., Keri (Matthew) Sorensen, Douglasville, GA., Kim (Mike) Johnson, Syracuse; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Preston, Kelsey, Morgan, Jordan, Garrett, Allyssa, Brode, Olivia, Chandler, Sarah, Christian, Kaysea, Jayc, Austin, Tucker, and Jadin; brother, Dennis (Ilene) King, Centerville; four sisters, Joan Gwynn, West Valley; Beverly (Dan) Macfarlane, Sunset; Karma (Thomas) Bott, St. George; Cathy (Douglas) Bates, West Jordan. Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Kilee and brother Lonnie.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in the Parrish Canyon Ward Chapel, 610 N. Rowland Way, Centerville. Family and friends may visit on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 East and on Wednesday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment Bountiful City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Mountain American Credit Union in the name of “Utah Lions Sight For Kids Foundation.”
