Thomas Frederick “Fred” King, age 85, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020, surrounded by his family.

Born on May 20, 1935, in Clarkesville, he was a son of the late Thomas Murray and Hallie Johnson King. In 1990, Mr. King retired from Dolco Packaging Company, Lawrenceville. After retirement, he came back to the place he loved, Habersham County. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Clinton King and brother, Samuel W. King.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Dill King of Mt. Airy; sons and daughters-in-law: Thomas “Chris” King and Karen of Fort Worth, TX, Charles “Derek” King and Jennifer of Buford, and Richard “Darrell” King and Sherri of Decatur; seven grandchildren; sisters, Martha “Linda” Broome of South Carolina and Phyllis A. King Lewallen of Mt. Airy; and several nieces and nephews.

A private family graveside service will be held.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.