Mike “Bull” King Jr.

Published 9:38 am Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Mike “Bull” King Jr. died Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Greene County Hospital in Leakesville. He was 65.

Mr. King was born in Jackson to the late Leopold Sr. and Emma Jean McDill King.

He retired in 2015 from Vicksburg Ford, where he worked as a mechanic. He was an avid fisherman, sports fan and a member of Elevate Church.

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Mr. King is survived by three sons, twins Ricky King of Vicksburg and

Nick King (Tammy) of Hattiesburg, and Gabriel King of Vicksburg; sister, Jo King Legg (Bruce) of Raymond; a granddaughter, Mary Haylee Mayfield of Hattiesburg; and a great-grandson, Briggs Hayner Mayfield.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda May.

Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at Riles Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Andrews of Elevate Church officiating.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the “Make Room” Fund, C/O Elevate Church, 3527 Manor Drive Suite A, Vicksburg, MS  39180.