James King Obituary

James "Jim" R. King

June 7, 1940 - July 8, 2025

James "Jim" Randall King, 85, of Taylor Ridge, Ill., passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, July 14, 2025, at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, 201 E. 4th Avenue, Milan, Ill. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 12 to 1 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rock Island Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Midwest Schipperkes Rescue, 317 Elba Road, LaPeer, MI, 48446, midwestschipperkesrescue.org.

Jim was born on June 7, 1940, in New Kensington, Pa., to Herbert C. and Ada V. (McCubbins) King. He graduated from Moline High School in 1958. Jim married Sandra E. Dotson on January 10, 1970 in Rock Island, Ill. She preceded him in death on December 28, 2020.

Jim and his wife, Sandy, designed and built the home they shared together. It was a "Labor of Love" that they were able to enjoy for over 50 years, where they raised their two daughters and hosted many family gatherings. Jim worked at Deere and Company for 35 years as a communications engineer. He was also a master machinist at Alcoa for many years, which he was very proud of.

In his early years, Jim was an enthusiastic ham radio operator. Later on, Jim enjoyed designing and building computers, woodworking, loading ammunition, and doing yardwork. Jim shared the love of dogs, specifically, Schipperkes with his wife. Above all, he was an avid Chicago Cubs fan.

Those left to cherish Jim's memory include his daughters, Laura King (Robin Novack), and Jana Behm; and grandchildren, Daniel "Trey" Behm III, and Tori Behm.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandy; and sister, Helen.

Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.wheelanpressly.com.