James “Jim” King

James “Jim” King, 75, of Butler passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was born in Butler on July 7, 1949, to the late Frank and Suzanne (Halahurich) King. Jim graduated from Butler High School in 1967, and then honorably served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was employed as a steelworker at Armco/AK Steel for over 40 years until he retired. Jim enjoyed ice fishing on Moraine and hunting. Jim and his wife loved to hike the trails at Moraine, garden, and go to the casino. They also were members of the S.O.N.S of Lake Erie where they would fish on charter boats and Pymatuning in his fishing boat. He was also a member of the Happy Hunters Sportsmans Club Jim was known for being a loving husband and father who adored his grandchildren. He was an avid reader, especially WWII non-fiction books, and he made everyone laugh with his distinctive wit and humor. Jim lived and raised his family in the house he built with the help of friends and family. Jim was the beloved husband of Debra “Debbie” (Smith) King since their marriage on September 1, 1977; father of Kristen (Jake) Walcheky, Jason (Cathy) and Jerod (Brigid McDevitt) King; brother of F. David King; grandfather of Isaac and Lila Walchesky; and brother-in-law of Margaret (Leo) Geibel, Elizabeth Gregor, Guy (Kathy), Rory (Deborah), Brian (Tammy), Larry, and Deborah (Regis) Smith, he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Suzanne (Bill) Swartout and his brother, Bob (Barbara) King, his father and mother-in-law, one sister-in-law, and 2 brothers-in-law.  Family and friends will be received on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 4-7 PM at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. Full military honors and a prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home.