James Edward King, 58 of Conover died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his residence. Born July 2, 1958 in Hennepin, MN he was the son of the late George Francis King and Virginia Ann Strudwick. James was a member of the US Army, loved to work on cars and was a big NASCAR fan. He was the former manager of Advance Auto in Conover. His former wife, Belinda "Diane" King; a daughter, Summer Repass of Toledo, OH; a brother and sister; four grand-children, including Tru, Logan, Luke and Ava; and the companion and light of his life, Gilly survive him. The Memorial Service will be 2:00PM Saturday February 18, 2017 at Victory Outreach Church, 7255 Burke County Line Road in Hildebran, NC. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 PM Saturday at the church. American Legion Post 548 will be assisting in Military Honers. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The James E. King Fund C/O Jenkins Funeral Home, 4081 Startown Road, Newton, NC 28658. Please sign the online guestbook at www.JenkinsFuneralHome.net . The King family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home in Newton, N.C. #828-464-1555.