Charles Burton King
June 2, 1944-November 29, 2023

Charles was born in Eureka on June 2, 1944, to Ernest W. and Eunice I. (Rodgers) King, the youngest of the three siblings. He passed on November 29 after a long battle with cancer.

He attended Lincoln Elementary School, Eureka Junior High School and Eureka Senior High School, where he graduated in 1962.

He started his 41-year career with Safeway at the age of 17. He spent time in many of the Eureka stores from Broadway to Harrison Ave. In 1974 he moved to the Fortuna location, where he finished his career in 2003 as everyone’s favorite produce guy.

He married his beloved wife Patricia in April of 1965. Starting their life together in Eureka and eventually moving to Fortuna in 1974. They were married 58 years.

Charles had many interests. He loved cars, motorcycles, fishing and was an avid 49er fan. He attended many games with his son, family and close friends. He loved to watch and discuss their games, good or bad, with other football fans.

Charles was an accomplished musician. He played accordion and guitar as well as dabbled in piano, harmonica and mandolin. He played guitar with the Humboldt Accordionaires for 10 or so years. Where he made great friends and had wonderful times. He truly loved and enjoyed playing and listening to all kinds of music. He instilled this love in his kids from a young age.

He and Patricia were active members in the Humboldt Swiss Club. He was the chef extraordinaire. The two of them and many wonderful people were able to keep the tradition going at the Swiss Club for 23 years.

He was also a member of the Moose Lodge 636 of Eureka.

Charles is proceeded in death by his parents, in-laws: Mary Walsh & Chris Cabalzar, Uncle Julius Cabalzar, sister Betty Faye Lightle, brother Billy Wayne King, Niece Kathy Bowman and many other relatives in both Eureka and in Texas. He is survived by his wife Patricia, son Matthew (Ashley) of Carlotta, daughter Charlene (Paul) of Fortuna, granddaughter Caitlin of Brick, N.J., grandson Cody (Bailee) of Hydesville, great-granddaughter Wrenlee of Hydesville and many other family members (too many to name)

At the request of Charles, no services will be held.

The family would like to thank the nurses at Provident Oncology Center of Eureka and Hospice House for their compassionate care of Charles. Donations can be made to the Ida Emmerson Hospice House at 3327 Timber Fall Court in Eureka.

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