Louise C. King Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Louise C. King, 87, of Bristol, Tennessee, died peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Louise was born on October 13, 1930 in Sullivan County, Tennessee, a daughter of the late Elmer G. Calhoun and Nellie S. Calhoun. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James W. “Buddy” King. Louise was a member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church in Bristol, Tennessee. She had retired after a lengthy career with Univac (Sperry). Family and friends were Louise’s passion and delight. She enjoyed vacation time with her family and friends. Louise is survived by her son, Michael Davenport and wife Sharon; daughter, Donna Davenport; grandsons, Michael Davenport Jr and wife Elizabeth, Scott Davenport and Wife Jamie, and Ben Davenport and wife Julia; great grandchildren, M. John Davenport, Will Davenport, Scott “Deuce” Davenport, Drew Davenport, Claire Davenport and Henry Davenport; brothers, Jerry D. Calhoun and David Calhoun and wife Joan; brother-in-law, Richard King and wife Linda; sister-in-law, Linda Brittenham and husband Jack; and several nieces, nephews and a great extended family. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Oakley-Cook Funeral in Bristol, TN. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Tyson officiating. The committal and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 478 Craighead Street, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37204 or to Virginia Avenue Baptist Church, 1401 Virginia Avenue, Bristol, TN 37620. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. John Green and his staff for providing medical care over a number of years and to Louise’s caregivers during her illness; Gail Skeens, Diana Terry, Patricia Lowe and Tammy Anderson.

Louise C. King

October 13, 1930 - December 28, 2017