MOMON LEE KING, JR. was born on Sept. 3, 1940 in
Abilene, TX to Momon Lee King, Sr & Patty Bridges Bass
(RHS-Faculty) King . Lee died on Nov. 27, 2024 at the age
of 84 in Grand Prairie, TX.
A Celebration of Life is to be held Dec. 14, 2024 at
11am at the First United Methodist Church of Grand
Prairie.
Lee grew up in Ranger, TX & attended Ranger High School
where he played sports, made life long friends and was
loved by everyone. On a football scholarship at McMurray
University in Abilene, Lee played for Grant Teaff as a
left-handed quarterback.
After graduation, Lee taught school and coached football
for 12 years, ending his career as Athletic Director and
Head Football Coach at Grand Prairie High School.
Lee became a State Farm Agent and for 44 years served his
customers with dignity and respect. Lee was known for his
Christian spirit of kindness, compassion, and generosity.
And, he was witty. EVERYONE enjoyed being around Lee. He
began learning golf at age 11 and was hooked! He was an
avid golfer with four documented holes-in-one.
Lee enjoyed the crisp morning air while hunting & camping.
And, driving Chevy pickups.
Lee loved family gatherings with the kids and grandkids
during beach vacations, watching and calling plays on TV
football games or just sitting on the patio visiting. His
son Michael and daughter Whitney and his family meant
everything to him.
Lee King is survived by his wife Jerry Cleveland King of
25 years, daughter Whitney King, son Michael King, step-
son David Dover (Sandra). Grandchildren Davis Chapman,
Mason Chapman, Presley King, Reece King, and Katelynn
Dover Hyche (Brandin). Niece Patty Beth (Sutton) Fritz
(Paul), nephews Bass Sutton (Amy) and Bart Sutton (Pam).
Lee is predeceased by his parents, sister Sara Beth King
Sutton (RHS-1953), and Judson King (cousin) and extended
family and friends who loved him.
Also predeceased, some of his lifelong friends Lloyd
Taliaferro; Fred Austin; J.R. Hall; & Charles Wolford
(RHS-1959).
Donations may be made to North Texas Food Bank where Lee
worked through his church to deliver food to those in need.
Or to the Gopher Quarterback Club (501c3).