Vinson A. King

Vinson A. King, age 81, of Forest City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

Vinson was born Saturday, July 24, 1943 in Buncombe County to the late Troy Thomas King and Maebell McMahan King. He worked as a heavy equipment operator and also owned and operated Kings Automotive for many years. Vinson was a retired minister of the Gospel having pastored the Christian Fellowship Mission in Chesnee, SC. He enjoyed deer hunting, farming, square dancing, clogging and listening to gospel music. Vinson had a big heart and a very gentle smile; his warm hugs will be deeply missed. His love for the Lord was so powerful, he led many lost souls to receive Christ as their Savior over the years as he preached and had personal discussions. Vinson’s love, humor and generous spirit will echo in the lives of those he touched, forever. His legacy will live on through his family and all the countless memories they will carry forward, reminding us all to love a little deeper, laugh a little louder, and live for Jesus.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Jason Bridges; his first wife, Christine Louise Owenby King; five brothers and five sisters.

Left to cherish his legacy include his loving wife of thirty years, Marie Johnson King; daughters, Cathy Lynn Gosey (Dwight) of Forest City, Chrissy J. Womick of Forest City, Barbara Horn (Rick) of Cowpens, Susan Herbert (Tracy) of Forest City; sons, Dennis Allen King of Harris, Joseph Anthony King of Shiloh, Richard Bridges of Forest City and Timothy Bridges of Forest City; brother, Weldon Thomas King of Maiden, NC and a great host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 1st at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Reverend Dale Welch officiating.

Memorials are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.