William "Bruce" King, Captain USN (retired), was born on May 27, 1939, near Roxana, AL. He peacefully passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020, at the age of 81. He was a resident of Greenwell Springs, LA. Bruce enlisted in the US Navy and served for 40 years. He obtained the rank of Captain and was considered a 'mustang'. He received his Chemical Engineering Degree from Auburn University and a Masters Degree from LSU. Locally, Bruce served on the commission to bring the USS Kidd (DD-661) to LA Naval War Memorial. He was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship in Central, LA, an avid gardener and a member of the Gideons International. Bruce is survived by his wife of 62 years, Betty; children, Beth Serpas (Stew), David King (Karen) and Tim King (Natalie); grandchildren, Mitchell Serpas (Chavanne) and Victoria Higbie (Steve); twin great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Willow Serpas; brother, Leon King (Marilyn); and numerous nieces and nephews. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer and Bessie King; and sister, Edna Earl King. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Friday, June 12, 2020, from 12:00PM until the time of funeral services at 2:00PM. Burial will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bruce's name to Gideons International or The Mercy Ships. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.greenoaksfunerals.com.
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So sorry for your loss. I havent seen Betty and Bruce in many years but will always have great memories of them picking me and my sisters up for church I will never forget your familys kindness. So very sorry to hear of his passing.
Joyce Berry Spratlin
Friend
July 4, 2020
Betty, please accept my deepest condolences. Bruce and I worked on many projects together.
John Mickelson
Friend
June 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I was not a close acquaintance of Mr. King . But I assisted his leadership on several projects for Baton Rouge American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). One major project was doing an "Engineers Without Borders" Seminar at LSU in February 2013. He was "best of the best". I shall always remember him with highest regard.
Jimmy D Orr
Acquaintance
June 11, 2020
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