Robert “Bob” E. King

Robert “Bob” E. King, 81, of Burlington, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, KY surrounded by family.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy King (nee Hunter).

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sandra J. King (nee Mautz); his sons, Todd (Cheryl) King, and Jeff (Sandy) King; his siblings, Dean (Saundra) King and Phyllis (Gene) Taylor; and his brother-in-law, Bill (Kathie) Mautz.

Bob was also the proud grandpa to Jessica (John) Gottschalk and great-grandfather to Kenlee and Kolton Gottschalk.

He was a former member of the Boone County Jaycees and an Honorary Kentucky Colonel.

Bob started his career in training at Cincinnati Milacron before he left to start his successful machine tool, rebuild and retrofit company, King Tool Company in 1978.

The Hobby Shop was a favorite gathering place for family and friends. Bob spent countless hours working on various mechanical projects and his love of cars over the years.  He also enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 2:00PM-5:00PM at Linnemann Funeral Homes in Burlington, KY. A short remembrance service will follow at 5:00PM at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Hopeful Lutheran Church 6430 Hopeful Church Rd Florence, KY 41042 or Make-A-Wish Foundation 1702 E. Highland Ave., Suite 400 Phoenix, AZ 85016.

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