Tommy Glenn King, June 27, 1943 — July 03, 2018

Obituary for Tommy Glenn King Tommy G. King, 74, passed away Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018, surrounded by family Funeral – 9AM Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the DFW Memorial Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled Veterans of America. Tommy was born July 27, 1943 in Monette, AR to Elbie J. King and Anna B. Hobbs. He was the younger of two children.

He attended and graduated from Kennett High School in Kennett, MO. From there he entered into the military and traveled to Hawaii where he meet and married his dear wife Eleanor L. Leopoldo, with whom he shared 54 wonderful years. They had two children Christine and John.

Tommy spent 18 years in the military as a military police officer in many posts thru our country, including time in Vietnam. After leaving the military, Tommy spent time as Assistant Hotel Manager from which he retired. He spent his remaining years tending to his family with jokes and stories.

Tommy had a gruff exterior about him but had a heart of gold; he would give you the shirt off his back and was always willing to help in any way he could. Tommy truly loved his family, especially his wife; they shared a special bond and were inseparable. It was a blessing to have Tommy in our lives and we will cherish his memory forever.

Friends and family will miss the great Patriarch for whom they shared love, laughter and tears. Tommy was proceeded in death by his late parents, Elbie King, Ann King, and Sister in law Ruby King Survivors: Wife – Eleanor King, Brother – Earl King, Son – John King and wife Samantha, Daughter – Christine Doyle and husband Sean. Seven grandchildren – Terry, Tommie and husband Kelley, Lydia, Laura, Chaylin, and Tegan.

Three great – grandchildren – Bradley, Zachary, and Sydney and numerous nieces and nephews. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Tommy Glenn King please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Graveside Service with Military Honors 2018 JUL 18.

09:00 AM Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX, US, 75211 Order Flowers for the Graveside Service with Military Honors Guaranteed delivery before Tommy’s Graveside Service with Military Honors begins.

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