Curtis John King Sr.

Curtis John King Sr., age 55 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Monday December 13, 2010. He was born in Charlotte, Michigan November 11, 1955 , the son of Ivan and Melody (Hussey) King. Curtis graduated from Hastings High School in 1973. He worked for 14 years at Meridian Automotive and most recently at Cascade Die Casting. Curtis had a passion for gears and gadgets of race cars, and motor vehicles. He was a nature enthusiast, who loved to give back to the family farm. He also enjoyed hiking and gardening. Curtis was a devoted son and father, he was an avid reader of history, science and fiction. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Geraldine Olive Miller , Ivan and Winifred King. Curtis is survived by his son Curtis John (Emily S.L.) King Jr., of Grand Rapids, a grandson Charles Jefferson King, his parents Ivan J. and Melody L. King, brothers, Timothy I. (Jacquelyn A.) King, Michael C.(Jeanne L.) King, Daniel V. (Tammi M.) King, all of Hastings, Bradley J. King of Plainwell, nephews Ashtin R. King, Bradan D. King, Carson S. King, Beau I. King, nieces Jessica J. (Micah) Murphy, Brenda K. (Daniel) Hubbell, Elizabeth J. (Andrew) Whittle, Jennifer L. (Gannon) Barrett, Danielle M. King, numerous Aunts,Uncles,great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6-8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A private family service will be held. Memorials can be made to American Heart Association or Charity of One's Choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our website to leave a message or memory to the family. (www.girrbachfuneralhome.net).