Wednesday, July 2, 2025 9:20 am

Vinson A. King, age 81, of Forest City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, June 27, 2025.

Vinson was born July 24, 1943 in Buncombe County to the late Troy Thomas King and Maebell McMahan King. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and also owned and operated Kings Automotive for many years. Vinson was a retired minister of the Gospel having pastored the Christian Fellowship Mission in Chesnee, SC. His love for the Lord was so powerful, he led many lost souls to receive Christ as their Savior over the years as he preached and had personal discussions.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jason Bridges; his first wife, Christine Louise Owenby King; five brothers and five sisters.

Left to cherish his legacy include his wife of 30 years, Marie Johnson King; daughters, Cathy Lynn Gosey (Dwight) of Forest City, Chrissy J. Womick of Forest City, Barbara Horn (Rick) of Cowpens, Susan Herbert (Tracy) of Forest City; sons, Dennis Allen King of Harris, Joseph Anthony King of Shiloh, Richard Bridges of Forest City and Timothy Bridges of Forest City; brother, Weldon Thomas King of Maiden and a great host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service was held July 1 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Rev. Dale Welch officiating.

Memorials are requested to Hospice of Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.