IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Harry Lyle

Harry Lyle King Sr. Profile Photo

King Sr.

Nov 23, 1927 — Sep 19, 2021

Obituary

Harry Lyle King Sr. 93, of Urbana passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at University Rehab in Urbana, IL.

A visitation will be held on September 27, 2021, from 10 – 11 am at the Renner-Wikoff Chapel in Urbana.

A funeral service at 11am at the Renner Wikoff Chapel. Following the Burial will be a graveside service at Eastlawn Cemetery in Urbana, IL.

Harry was born on November 23, 1927, in Champaign, IL to parents Charles and Ardis (Brown) King. He attended Champaign High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he proudly served during World War II. During his career Harry worked at Illinois Central Railroad as a Railroad Engineer for 38 years. Also, during his career Harry owned and operated King Print. The print shop was located in his basement where he would fill orders for many local businesses. Harry was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive and Engineers, Old Rails and New Ties, and a member of the First Christian Church in Champaign. Harry married his wife Olive Woods King on December 30, 1947, in San Benito, TX. Together they raised a family and enjoyed many years together. Harry will be dearly missed by his loved ones.

Survivors include his wife Olive King; children Cecil (Susan) King of Farmer City; Harry (Ruth) King Jr. of Penfield; James (Robin) King of Urbana; Fred (Gaye) King of Mahomet; and Becky (Edgar) Norton of Bloomington; 15 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren.

Harry is preceded in death by his parents and brother Charles (Pat) King.

In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Champaign Park District Dog Parks, Champaign County Humane Society and/or donor's choice.

Online condolences may be offered at www.renner-wikoffchapel.com.

To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.

Funeral Services

Visitation

September
27

Monday

Renner Wikoff Chapel (Philo Road, Urbana, Illinois)

1900 Philo Road, Urbana, IL 61802

10:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

September
27

Monday

Renner Wikoff Chapel (Philo Road, Urbana, Illinois)

1900 Philo Road, Urbana, IL 61802

Starts at 11:00 am

Graveside Service

September
27

Monday

Eastlawn Cemetery, Urbana

, Urbana, IL

Starts at 11:30 am

Burial

Eastlawn Cemetery, Urbana

, Urbana, IL

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