Bobby N. King, 79, of Shelbyville died May 12, 2024. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Bishop Steve Simmons officiating. Burial will follow at Jones-Haynes Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m.
He was born March 6, 1945, in Newbern, Tenn.; former truck driver and school bus driver for Bedford County School System; a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Bobby was an avid gun collector. He loved cars and car racing and enjoyed his time as a truck driver traveling around the country.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Lambert King and Mallie Lou Bridges King; his wife, Margaret Faye Jones King, and a grandson, Kenny King.
Bobby is survived by his son, Shayne King; a daughter, Kimberly (Phillip) Wenger; step-children, Pam (Seth) McDonald, John Mark Phillips; grandson, Devon King; brother, Steve (Laurie) King; nephew, Mike King and several step-grandchildren.