Thomas Henry King, age 77, passed away November 28, 2022 in Arcadia, FL.  Thomas was born June 22, 1945 in Jellico, TN to the late Johnie and Zora King.  He moved to DeSoto County 54 years ago. He graduated high school in 1963.   He entered the U.S. Army in 1965 and excelled in being a sharpshooter and achieving the rate of Tech Sergeant.

Thomas was an auto mechanic, working for Suggs Auto Parts, Arcadia, FL.  He enjoyed bowling, being a member of the ABC "America Bowling Conference".   He also enjoyed auto racing, going to the casinos, motorcycles, and watching wrestling.

Thomas was a hardworking, loving father and grandfather, and dedicated family man.

Thomas is survived by two sons, Steven and James King, both of Arcadia, Florida and two daughters, Tabatha (Chris) King, Arcadia, and Jennifer (Robert) King of Springfield, Georgia.  He leaves eleven grandchildren, Brittany (Peter) King, Dalton King, Brandon and Casey Shirley, Blade King, Jaxson King, Krysten Palon, Katelyn Kersey, Haleigh James, Chloe James, Kylee Harrison, Brock Harrison and six great grandchildren, Kail Mercer-Ford, Liv Lozada, Arya King, Chase Shirley, Hayden Shirley, and Miles Palon, and seven nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his grandmother, one brother Johney Lee King and two sisters Nannie Jones and Lois King.

Thomas will be interred in Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Florida at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at: www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral home and Cremation Services, 50 N. Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, Florida is in charge of arrangements.