Darius Taylor King

June 12, 1930 - July 18, 2018

Darius Taylor King, age 88, of Bluff City, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Beckley, West Virginia, son of the late Jasper J. and Bertha King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Elizabeth Crowe King; one brother, Grady King; and one sister, Virginia Shankle. Darius was a very successful dairy farm owner of JJ King Farm. He was a hard worker, avid gun and coin collector, loved antiques and refurbishing them, and enjoyed wood working. He is survived by his cousins, Preston Bradley and R.D. Dickenson; and a host of relatives and friends. A private committal and interment will be held at Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood, Virginia, with Preacher Ray Slater officiating. The family would like to extend a special thanks to members of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, his neighbor Brian Cordle and personal representative and care taker, Nina Jessee for all their love and care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Boys and Girls Club of Bristol, 2000 W. State Street, Bristol, TN 37620. Arrangements especially for Mr. King and his family have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory.