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AVILLA — Samuel Thomas King, 36, of Avilla, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center.
He was born on April 29, 1985, in Fort Wayne, to Randy and Patricia (Jetmore) King.
He was a heavy equipment operator with I.B.E.W. #1393. In his free time, Sam enjoyed fishing, riding his motorcycle and four-wheeler, being in nature, and spending time with his son.
On Aug. 17, 2015, in Avilla, he married Felicia Wilson.
Survivors include his wife, Felicia King; son, Samuel King; father and stepmother, Randy and Janet King, of Avilla; brothers, Joshua (Jenny) King, of Warsaw and Benjamin (Amanda) King, of Nova Scotia, Canada; and sisters, Miranda King, of Avilla and Abigail (Matt) Cole, of Avilla. He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia King.
A visitation will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, at Harper Funeral Home, Avilla Chapel, 530 N. Main St., Avilla.
Contributions in Sam's memory may be directed to the family.
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