David C. King, Jr., 12, of Adair County, died April 30, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington from injuries received in an automobile accident that occurred on April 20, 2025 in Russell County.
Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Melissa and Austin Morey of Adair County; two brothers, Ayden King and Daxton King both of Adair County; three sisters, Nova Morey, Tempurance Morey, Octavia Morey all of Adair County; two step-sisters, Addison King and Ariel King both of Adair County; his maternal grandmother, Ethel Bybee of Columbia; and his paternal grandfather, David King of Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ray Bennett.
David was a Sixth Grader at Adair County Middle School where he was in the Beginning Band. He will always be known as a “Super Hero” as he was an organ donor.
Funeral services will be Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Troy Long officiating. Visitation will be after 10:00 a.m. on Friday.
Everyone in attendance is requested to WEAR RED to honor David’s favorite color.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
