Michael James King, 70, of Bedford, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was born in Bedford, on July 20, 1952 a son of Betty Eubank King and the late Evine Elbert King. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Vicky Smedley. He was retired from Verizon. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ilene King; daughter, Julie Brown and husband Jason; granddaughter, Abigail Brown; sisters, Barbara Lipford and husband Jody, Trish East and husband Jeff; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at Sedalia Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Jones officiating. A visitation will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., on Monday, at Burch-Messier Walnut Street Chapel, 1235 Walnut St. Bedford. Arrangements by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, 540-586-7360.