Gerald King Obituary

So sorry to have lost one of the great men.

Betty, sending you and your family our most sincere sympathy and love at this time. Gerry was a treasure of a
human being. Becky and Bobby Hartness

Gerry was a "larger than life" man who is well remembered from Greenville HS. He was a leader from the beginning. I got to know him better over the years as I kept our classmates in touch with each other through emails. He proudly shared pictures of his family with me. Gerry had been saying for a long time "we are going to move back to Greenville". Great friends live on in our memories. Betty I am so sorry for your loss. Carolyn (Gossett) Moseley

Some of my favorite childhood memories are of spending times with the Kings. I'll always be thankful for Dr. King's generosity - inviting us to his home so many times, always making us always feel welcome - his kindness and his great sense of humor. I miss those days and I miss the Kings. I hope to see you all again real soon.

Dear Betty,
Working with Dr. King was one of the highlights of my career. His care for patients was unsurpassed and he genuinely made everyone instantly at ease regardless of the circumstances. One of my favorite memories of Dr. King was at a Christmas party at your home in Greenville. As a new staff member I wanted to attend but we were short on babysitters. I called to make sure it would be OK to bring our 5 month old. Of course you said to come by all means. I think Dr. King carried her on his shoulder most of the night and she never let out a peep. You both were so gracious to us. I will pray for comfort for you and family in the days ahead and I will always be grateful for knowing you both.

In 1967 Gerry and I went together by car to Chicago for our internships. We spent a lot of time together during that year. I was lucky to be his friend. He was a great guy, generous and kind. I am very sad to learn of his passing.

Jack Gottlieb, MD
Columbia

So sorry to hear about Gerry. What a great friend and I will miss him terribly.

Dear Betty and all Gerry's family:
I hadn't remembered Gerry started life in Asheville. I have a daughter and grand up there now. I do remember Gerry was King Teen the year I was invited to tour Wofford in the same class. We later wound up in MUSC Class of 1966 and enjoyed renewing acquaintances and life experiences in the Golden Reunion in 2016 before all this pandemic and fear of interaction with others.
Gerry had what sounds like an interesting and varied life from flight surgeon to academic, entrepreneur and extensive volunteer. I know his death brings sorrow to all your family but delight, too, in the realization of the interesting life Gerry lived and the good he shared with so many along the way.
Jeff Brooker, MD, Columbia, SC, MUSC Class 1966

Dr. King was my second Dad he always gave me great advice in life and when he retired from the Cancer Centers I missed him dearly. He will forever be my guardian angel that was a gentle giant. May God be with the family and be their comforter during this difficult time. Rest In Peace papa bear.

Gerry King was such a good man. His warm spirit and kindness was renown. His love for the environment and greenspace was a lasting tribute.

Betty,
So sorry! I remember Gerry fondly, and you as well, from CSGC days.
Peace to you and your family !

Betty,
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. King’s passing. It was an honor to know and work with him at the Cancer Centers. I will remember him for the compassion, kindness & respect he showed others. He always made time to ask about my family. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.

Betty and Family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time . Dr King was a great physician , so kind and caring. It was a honor and a pleasure to have worked with him for so many years . He taught me so much and was such a dear friend. God bless

I worked with Dr. King at our Andrews office and it was one of the best experiences in my working career. What a wonderful caring physician. I will always remember him dearly. Rest In Peace dear and faithful servant.

In 1980 my father was treated for lung cancer by Dr. King. I remember his kindness during the time of treatment and sadly at his death. He was a fine doctor and I have never forgotten him.

It was my privilege to have worked with Gerry in the early years of CTC at Greenville Memorial. I think I
was the first nurse he hired after joining the practice. He was a man of great kindness, compassion, and integrity. A man I highly respected. Betty, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dr. King you will be missed. He was a great Doctor and great gentle man. He loved his patients
And they loved him. I'll always remember his bear hugs and smile. It was an honor to work with you.

A gentle giant ready to give a hug or helping hand. You will be missed. Lovingly Eric and Jan Berg

I remember when Gerry moved to Greenville. Later he was so helpful when one of my daughter's developed colon cancer. Even when we all were in junior high school he was a leader. He helped and consoled me comcerning my daughter. Gerry was a friend to everybody that knew him. My condolence to his family.

I had the privilege to work with Dr. King @ the Cancer Center, a great man with a kind loving soul. May the Lord comfort & provide peace that surpasses all understanding in the days to come. Love & prayers to all.

I enjoyed many years of working with Dr. King. He was always a very kind, gentle, and caring man who was very much interested in how my family was doing. He loved Betty dearly. There are very few men who compare to him. He will be greatly missed.

I worked as Dr King's nurse and he was such a great employer. When my oldest child was born and had complications Dr King came to my room and made me feel so loved and supported and that all would be ok!

Betty,
Sending you and the family my love and lifting prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead. Dr. King taught me so much over the years and was such a joy to work with at the Cancer Institute. He made a difference in the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
Love,
Julie Martin

It was such and honor to work with him at the Cancer Center before he retired. He was our big' teddy bear'

It was such and honor to work with him at the Cancer Center before he retired. He was our big' teddy bear'

Gerry was truly larger than life. He was a great man, doctor, husband, father, and grandfather. We knew him best as a great friend. I will forever treasure time spent with he and Betty. Lots of love and prayers for the King family, Michael and Cathleen

I am so honored to get to know Gerry. He was my wife's rock as she went through her cancer struggle. He always was the loving support that only he could provide. He will be greatly missed but I know he would want to have a vodka to celebrate his life. Love ya brother.

Gerry was a very special friend and neighbor to our family for 42 years! We were fortunate to call him our friend, while raising our families together and sharing beach property in Wild Dunes. He and Betty were there for us when each of our children married and we were there for them with theirs. The laughs we shared and stories we made together will continue to live on brightly in our memories. We are so sorry for your great loss and miss him, too.
With love from us to you,
Chip, BettyLynn, Wes, Travis, Jenni and Mills

Gerry and I were great friends and partners together for over twenty years beginning with his return to Greenville to practice medical oncology. Gerry was a fine person, wise and intelligent, and will be terribly missed. I have many fond memories of our times together and am terribly saddened by his passing.
Reg Brooker, M.D.

Always a delight to see Gerry and his smiling face on Seabrook. He was a wonderful neighbor and friend who will be missed.

Lynda and Bill Scaggs

In our high school class, Gerry was voted Most Likely To Succeed, and he certainly lived up to that lofty expectation. He was a wonderful fellow, and he made all of us better people simply by being our friend.

We were so sad to hear about Gerry. Evelyn Nabors let me know I really appreciate all that Gerry did for my mom and getting to know him and family by cutting their hair. Such a WONDERFUL FAMILY . You all will always have a SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEARY. PRAYERFULLY praying for comfort during these times. And Myron and I are still working. Love all of you. Sympathetically Michael and Myron Stokesb

True Southern gentleman. Always looked forward to seeing the KIngs when we were in Seabrook. Will miss his big laugh, warm reception and great company

I was heartbroken to hear of Dr. King's death. I loved Dr. King & it was a pleasure to work with him at the Cancer Center. My prayers are with your family.

I'm so very sorry to hear about Gerry. He was one of the kindest human ever, and he always gave the most loving hugs. My sincere prayers are with the entire King family.

So sorry to hear this. Was thinking of your family several days ago and how Gerry came over to talk with Mike about wiring your house. Will have all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Gerry was special with a lovely family. Proud to have known him.

One of our favorite people on Seabrook; Gerry will be greatly missed. He always had a smile and story and we know he was a wonderful doctor and a family man. Taken from us too soon, but his memories glow in our hearts.

The King family is in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great man and will be greatly missed. May the peace and comfort of Christ enfold you all through your sorrow.

I am saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. King. He touched me and my family in many ways, having treated a family member for cancer in his practice in Greenville. Little did I know that he would later become a mentor, a wonderful friend, and supporter during my time as Dental Director at Our Lady of Mercy Outreach. He always had encouraging words of wisdom for me that were formulated during his years of medical practice. As a Physician, he made me a better Dentist. I will never forget him, and want his family to know how much I appreciated them sharing him with the medical community here in Charleston. He was the best! Prayers for him and his family during this time.

Most sincerely,
John P. Howard DMD
Dental Director
Our Lady of Mercy Outreach
1998-2020