James Jerome King

life story

A father, brother, son, husband and father in law.

"Though the course may change sometimes... Rivers always reach the sea" -Robert plant

James Jerome King, 61, of Red Wing, died Thursday November 18, 2021 peacefully at home from lung cancer.

He was born on January 3rd 1960 in Hastings, MN to Jerome and Jeanine (Kenow) King. He graduated in 1979 from St. Johns Military Academy. During his time as a commercial fisherman in Destin Florida he met and married Jeannine King on November 16th 1985. Together they had two sons. James held a variety of jobs until he became a stay-at-home dad in 1993. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and working with animals. He volunteered at the Red Wing humane society. He will be remembered as always finding the silver lining and humor in any situation.

James is survived by his wife, Jeannine; sons Jesse (Katie) King and Justin King both of red wing; three siblings, Julie (Mike) Swecker, Jeff King, and Janelle (Byron) Olson; his sister in law Janie King and nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

memorial service

memorial

December 15, 2021

Hosanna Church - Lakeville 9600 163rd St W, Lakeville, MN 55044, USA

this will be a shared memorial with James and his parents. visitation will start at 10am followed by a service at 11