Ivan “Gene” King 71, of Crestview, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Gene was born on December 25, 1952 in Crestview, Florida to George and Rannah King and has been a lifelong resident ever since.
Gene worked as a civil engineer and surveyor until he retired. He loved to chat with anyone and never met a stranger. He was always there for his family and friends. Gene enjoyed tinkering with autos, lawn equipment and anything he could work on.
Gene is preceded in death by his wife, Linda King, his parents, George and Rannah King, his brother, Edward King and his sister, Janice Booten.
Gene is survived by his sons, John King and Chris King (Heather Lessie), his brother, T.C. King, his two sisters, Billie Faye Woods and Joyce Young, his two grandsons, Michael King and Maxwell King and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 beginning at 11:00 a.m. from The Chapel of Brackney Funeral Service with Pastor Jason Stokes officiating. Burial to follow at Live Oak Baptist Church Cemetery, 4565 Live Oak church Road, Crestview, Florida 32539. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
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Brackney Funeral Service, Crestview, is entrusted with arrangements.
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Chris Gordon
May 30, 2024, 12:18 am
Enjoyed working with this man. He was always in the best mood. Made work fun in some bad places. To his family, I am so sorry for your loss, i will miss seeing him in town. RIP Mr. King.
Patti Stewart
May 30, 2024, 5:04 am
You will be truly missed Ivadean! You always made me smile. You and Marty wait on me, the 3 Musketeers will ride again. See you on the other side I love you my friend.
Tammy and Todd
May 30, 2024, 4:46 pm
So very sorry for the your loss, he will be deeply missed.
Timothy Keen
May 30, 2024, 8:31 pm
He was a good friend. Always enjoyed talking with him, he seemed to be always upbeat.
Patricia Barrow
June 3, 2024, 3:43 am
I’ve known Ivan, his family and his sister Joyce for almost 40 years. He was always the nicest man with the best smiling attitude. He was a friend to so many and will be greatly missed. I just saw him in a store recently and he said…. I’m gonna follow you around and see what you’re doing. You haven’t changed one bit!…. RIP my friend.
Emily maloy
June 4, 2024, 5:22 pm
So sad for the loss of Gene. He was such a funny person especially when he and Edward were around together. Always laughing.,Now those two
Are together again. They will be missed. RIP Gene.
Tim Spears
June 4, 2024, 8:30 pm
I was sad to hear of Gene’s (aka Ivan) passing and appreciate him teaching me surveying when I was in college back when we were both much younger. Praying for the family and other friends he left.
Jason
August 25, 2024, 6:08 pm
Always a joy to be around. I would stop by to visit and he always had a great smile on his face. He would say “JayBird” how it’s going man I’ve known Ivan my entire life and brother you are missed so very much man I love ya