William Wellington King, 71, of Farnham, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016. He retired from Southern States after 38 years of employment and a member of Oakland Baptist Church.

William is survived by his wife, Josephine Franklin King; son, W. David King of Farnham; daughters, Bonnie K. Jenkins (Kraig) of Farnham and Jennifer K. Douglas (Ernie) of Farnham; granddaughter, Haley Brooke Douglas; brother-in-law, Robert E. Franklin (Mabel); and sisters-in-law, Evelyn F. Gayle, and Phyllis F. Dishman.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Welch Funeral Home-Marks Chapel with interment following at Warsaw Baptist Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Richmond County Volunteer Fire Department, Station #2, PO Box 245 Farnham, VA 22460