Scott King Obituary

CPO Scott Greggory King N. CHARLESTON - Chief Petty Officer Scott Greggory King of the United States Coast Guard died tragically on Friday, Dec. 18th 2015 at his home in North Charleston, South Carolina. Scott was born on Oct. 2nd 1979 in North Charleston. Scott was a 1998 graduate of Stratford High in Goose Creek, South Carolina. He was currently pursuing a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Environmental Studies and had earned 96 of 120 credits through Columbia College with a 3.89 GPA. Scott proudly served his country for 17 1/2 years. He was an E-7 Marine science Technician (MST) stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, commuting home to Charleston on most weekends. Previous to that he had served many years as a Gunners Mate. During that time, Scott was deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom, serving on the USCG Cutter Pea Island in the Mediterranean Sea. Among Scott's many awards and decorations were the Coast Guard Marine Safety Insignia, 3 Coast Guard Commendation Medals, 3 Coast Guard Achievement Medals, Commandant's Letter of Commendation, and 5 Coast Guard Good Conduct Medals. Scott was saved and Baptized at Bedon Baptist Church in Walterboro, South Carolina in 1986. He was a member of the National Society Sons of The American Revolution (SAR), The Society of the Descendants of Washington's Army at Valley Forge (DVF), and The Palmetto Paleontological Society. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Shannon Coker King of Charleston South Carolina; a daughter, Emileigh Elizabeth King of Tampa, Florida; his mother, Judy King Keith and her husband Roy of Chattanooga, Tennessee; his father, Gary R. King and his wife Joyce of Mills River, North Carolina; and sister, Chris Dukes Arnold and her husband Randy of Branchville, South Carolina. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, December 27th, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Church, 2501 Haywood Rd., Hendersonville, North Carolina. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ken Mason will officiate. The Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to donor's favorite charity. An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston