James Lawrence King, 65, of Stringer, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sunday, April 24, 1955, in Laurel, Mississippi.

Graveside Services will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020, at 10:00 AM at Edon Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro Nate Blackledge will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements, (601) 649-3342.

Due to the Covid-19 virus, there will be no public visitation. Also, please wear a mask and practice social distancing at the graveside service.

Jamie resided in Stringer, MS and was a graduate of Stringer Attendance Center and Jones County Junior College. He was retired from Mississippi Power Company after 34 years of service.

He was a member of Edon Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. His hobbies were golfing, hunting, and fishing. Jamie's favorite thing to do was be "Pal" as he watched his grandchildren's many activities.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eras King, father-in-law, Bob Trulsen, and mother-in-law, Jo Trulsen Daly.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years Sandra Trulsen King; mother, Pauline Bufkin King; children, Amy King Hunt (Ryan) and Andrew Lawrence King (Emily); grandchildren, Blair Hunt, Baker Hunt, Barrett Hunt and Bryce Espinola; brothers, Michael King (Twyla) and Billy King (April); sister, Deborah McCallum (Jim); brother-in-law, Rusty Trulsen (Cheryl); sister-in-law, Angela Griffin and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jason McCallum, Shawn McCallum, Warren King, Blake Frazier, Keith Parker, Bob Maddox, Russell Dickinson, and Bill Free.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Edon Cemetery, 579 CR 7, Stringer, MS 39481, or Cause for Hope, c/o Summerland Baptist Church, 80 SCR 28-4, Taylorsville, MS 39168 or your favorite charity.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com