John Edward King, 78, of Mexico, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Pin Oaks Living Center.

John was born on May 24, 1943 in Fredericktown, Missouri, the son of Walter "Cotton" and Delcie (Genthon) King. He moved to Mexico in 1961 and on October 7, 1983 in Mexico, he married Elizabeth Haymart Bell.

John retired from A.P. Green and was of the Christian faith. He was an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman and amazing storyteller.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth King of the home; four children, Tracy King, Tina (Charles) Sidwell, Tonya Ellis and Matthew King; two step-children, Kevin (Shari) Bell and Candy (Sean) Mullen; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet (Ron) Ward and Audrey (Larry) Korokis; and two brothers, Bill (Sharon) King and Ray (Stephanie) King.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Walter "Cotton" and Delcie King; one brother, Steve King; one step-son, William Bell; and a step-grandson, Jake Bell.

Memorial donations may be made to the "Simmons Stables" International Saddlebred Hall of Fame, Box 843, Mexico, MO 65265.

John chose to be cremated and there will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.