Dr. John Herbert King, 72, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at his residence. He was born Jan. 10, 1951, in New Martinsville, son of the late Herbert William King and Marjorie (Tillis) King.
He lived in New Martinsville, attended Magnolia High School and graduated in 1969. He loved telling stories about playing basketball and running track. John attended West Virginia University and graduated from the School of Medicine in 1977. In 1981, he completed his residency in psychiatry at Charleston Area Medical Center followed by a fellowship, then started working at Chestnut Ridge Hospital in Morgantown for many years. He completed another residency in family medicine in 2003 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pa.
Up until his passing, he continued to practice psychiatry at Valley HealthCare System in Morgantown. John loved spending time in nature, enjoying fishing, camping and hiking. He also had a great fascination with science and space. He loved reminiscing and telling stories and had an infectious laugh. His faith in Jesus was paramount in his life.
John is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Alyssa Schmidle (Jason) and Lindsay Marshall (Robert); grandchildren, Brandon and Mallory Schmidle; siblings, Susan Lesher and Marilyn Ingold; and mother of his children, Daphne Giuliani. In addition to his parents, Dr. King was preceded in death by his sister, Jeanne Henkel.
Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, from
4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26. Visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, with the Rev. David Spence officiating. Internment will take place at Lawnwood Cemetery, Morgantown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Rosenbaum Family House.
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