Benjamin David King

Benjamin David King passed from this life on Saturday Nov. 19, 2022 at age 21.

Those who knew him saw that Ben was gentle and kind, adventurous, funny and intelligent. He had a special affinity with dogs and cats. For those blessed to know him, he was dearly loved and will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his mother Susan and stepdad Larry Miller, his father Craig and stepmom Judy King, his siblings Tyler, Summer, Jared, Grayson, and Zachary King, his stepbrother Alex Singleton, by his brother-in-law Patrick Payne, sister-in-law Sheri King, nephew Sebastian Payne, nieces Lucy Payne and Nadia King, his grandparents Charles and Yvonne King, and by many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Condolences may be shared and live webcasting is available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, Ben’s family requests that donations be made to the Humane Educational Society animal shelter, 4155 Randolph Circle, Chattanooga, TN 37406 in memory of Ben’s beloved cat Kyroh, who preceded him in death. It was at that shelter that Ben and Kyroh chose each other as best buds.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 12 noon in the South Crest Chapel with Pastor Tony Walliser officiating.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 23rd honoring Ben from 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, 833 Chickamauga Avenue, Rossville, GA 30741.