Obituaries

of Manchester, Michigan, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 16, 2023, in Morehead City, North Carolina.

He was born on July 31, 1941, in Harlan, Kentucky, the son of John & Ethel (Hodge) King.

Chuck owned Bakers Dozen Bakery of Manchester, Michigan, for 25 years and then was head pastry chef for the University of Michigan until he retired.

Chuck loved hunting, fishing and the U of M football! He was an active member of the United Methodist Church of Manchester. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

On August 22, 1959, he married Sandra Sue Staulter of Tecumseh, Michigan. He is survived by his wife Sandra (Staulter) King of Manchester, Michigan and one son, Robert E. (Shari) King of Emerald Isle, North Carolina. Other survivors are two granddaughters with their spouses, two great-granddaughters, four step-granddaughters, one step-grandson and one step-great-grandson. A sister-in-law Linda (Ellie) Pipkins and several nieces and nephews.

The family received friends on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 10am at the United Methodist Church of Manchester, Michigan. A memorial service was held at 11am with Pastor Susan Hitts officiating. Memorial contributions may be made out to Manchester United Methodist Church, 501 Ann Arbor St, Manchester, Michigan, 48158.

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