Will Ray King

Willam Ray King passed from this life Monday, August 27, 2012 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 29. Will was born November 29, 1982 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Rebecca Ann (Smart) and Jerry Leon King.

He graduated from Waurika High School in 2002. He worked at different jobs around the area until he was unable to work due to a motorcycle accident in 2005. He enjoyed working for the Westbrook Nursing Home in Waurika. He was able to care for others and help those in need. He had a unique but positive philosophy on life and lived each day to its fullest. He was honest, sincere and a true friend. He loved his family and always looked forward to spending time with his neice and nephews. He wanted to one day have a family of his own. He enjoyed technology, working on computers, and building things.

He leaves behind his mother - Rebecca Ann Cooper of Wichita Falls, Texas, grandmother - Dorothy Rivera of Waurika, brothers - Greg Michel and wife Misty of Lumberton, Texas, and Rich Michel and wife Sarah of Colorado Springs, Colorado and niece - Grace Michel and nephews - Thomas and Gregory Michel and Richie and Pierce Michel. Aunt Mary Brackett of Sugden and uncles Lynn Smart of Waurika and Rudy Rivera of Hastings and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Willie Ray Smart and father Jerry Leon King.

Private family services will be held at the Ryan Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nursing staff at the dialysis' centers who provided excellent care to Will over the past 4 years while he awaited a kidney transplant.

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