George Raymond King

September 23 , 1957 - May 27 , 2026

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Obituary

George Raymond King, a cherished husband and brother, passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 68 on May 27, 2026, in Belleville, Michigan. Born on September 23, 1957, in Wyandotte, Michigan, George lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and a deep love for both nature and animals.

George recently retired from the oil refinery industry as an instrument mechanic, where he worked many years dedicated to his profession.

George found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He was an avid golfer and took great pride in maintaining his seven-acre property, transforming it into a pristine landscape. Estate sales were another of his interests, where he enjoyed discovering hidden treasures.

A man with a generous heart, George had a profound love for animals. Together with his beloved wife, Corina, he dedicated much of his life to caring for the wildlife that visited their home, including deer, birds, hawks, and numerous cats. Over the past 40 years, they rescued 209 cats, providing them with a loving home and a second chance at life.

George is preceded in death by his parents, James and Betty King, and his brothers, John and Bob King. He is survived by his devoted wife, Corina King; his brothers, Jim and Michael King; his sister, Kathy Wambergue; and many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends who will miss him dearly.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor George's memory are invited to make a donation in his name to PAWS Animal Rescue by clicking the button to the left. George's legacy of compassion and love for animals will continue to inspire all who knew him.

There will be a celebration of life for George toward the end of September 2026.

Condolences

Rest in peace Geo. You will be missed brother. Praying for your family & wife. 💔 Adam Jaber
Truly sorry to hear this. George was an amazing man to have known. He and I shared a love for allocates bourbon and the work place we shared. God be with you and your family Truly sorry to hear this. George was an amazing man to have known. He and I shared a love for allocates bourbon and the work place we shared. God be with you and your family
My deepest condolences to George’s family and his fur baby family members. I worked with George for 26 years and found George to be a man of great character. It was my privilege to work with him and have hundreds of conversations that had nothing to do with work. It was truly a privilege to know him, his wisdom in life was amazing, George, truly left the world a better place for him being here, He will be missed by all that knew him. Tom Gamache
My condolences to the family. Praying for their strength during these hard times. Rest easy George. Womack
I would like to thank the King family and you especially you Corina for the opportunity to work with George. I was his partner for 7 years. He was a perfectionist in this inperfect world and he always spoke highly about his family and Peeka & Boo. He has left a lasting impression on me and his work family. May you all stay blessed, he will be missed!!! Cyril Muse
May the wind be always at your back and the sun shine warm upon your face- Rest in peace Brother. On behalf of Teamsters Local 283 Joe Tostige
It was an honor to work with George during his many years in Detroit. His integrity, his dedication to his craft, and his genuine care for people set him apart. I will always remember his smile and the countless conversations we shared. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. David Leaver
It was an honor have worked with George. His attention to detail was unlike anyone I had ever met. You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go to your family. Al Morales
May God bless you George and your family during this difficult time. To me George was a leader amongst men as a devoted and respected member of the Teamsters Union. He served as a Union Steward for over 30 years as a champion of workers’ rights. I always appreciated his perspective and historical insight during our many discussions. It has been my honor. My condolences to his wife, family and friends. Mike Finegan
George will be missed. He and I worked together on and off for many years. He was a consumate professional and excelled in his craft. Franklin Fisher
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of George. I had the privilege of working with him for many years and valued not only his professionalism and dedication but also his friendship. He was a respected colleague, always willing to help others, and his presence will be greatly missed. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this difficult time. May George rest in peace. Sergey
I had the privilege of working with him for many years and valued not only his professionalism and dedication but his tutalage. It was a significant contribution to my performance and therfore my job security as well as that of my family. Leonard
My deepest condolences to the King family. May all who had the privilege of meeting and knowing George be blessed by the wisdom, courage, and compassion he shared with everyone around him. It was always a pleasure to speak with George over the years at Teamsters Local 283 and to see him at the General Membership Meetings. His kindness, character, and dedication left a lasting impression on so many. George will be truly missed and fondly remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. Erika Guerriero
George gas been a friend for many years. His leadership and passion for his beliefs have always been respected by me. Peace to you George. Prayers for your family John Van Oenen sr
My sincere condolences for your loss, George was truly a wonderful person and highly respected . Wishing your family peace and comfort during this difficult time. Stephanie Pennington
The very first thing that pops into my mind is George's smile. I met him years ago during a fire extinguishing training and I couldn't lift mine so George offered to help. Ever since then anytime we would pass we would chat about bourbon, family and pets. He was always smiling and that left a lasting impression on me. I'm so sorry for your loss. Nicole Bach
George will be missed by many. His impact with over 40 years of service at the refinery was truly seen. He cared deeply and was passionate about doing what was right. Prayers for Corina and family in their time of loss. Leatha Hallmark
My deepest condolences and prayers to your family in this difficult time. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with you over the years George. You will be truly missed and always remembered. Nathan LaJiness
George was one of the most thorough and principled people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing and working with. As a young engineer, I was always glad to hear he was assigned to a job I had requested. I knew his meticulous approach to troubleshooting would uncover the root cause of the problem. My deepest condolences to his friends and family. He will be greatly missed. Sam Catalano
So sorry to hear about George's passing. I worked with George for many years. We were very good friends and had a lot of great times together over the years. My sincere condolences to Corina and family. He will be missed. Steve Rhodea
Condolences from our family to yours. I had the pleasure of working with George over the last 10 + years. He was certainly a man of principal. We had many great conversations regarding bourbon, EGO power tools and more than anything else, our love of animals. The stories of Lightning the rooster would have the shop crying from laughter! He will be missed. Rest easy George. Jared Jackson
So sorry to hear this, my deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends. Rodney Palmer
My deepest condolences to Georges family. He was a very thoughtful man that shared his vast knowledge along to others (myself being one of them). He was a deep thinker and cared about the people and fur babies he helped along the way. He will truly be missed. Shane Isenegger
To my wonderful husband, George King. There’s a tear in my heart that will never mend. Caring, sharing, always working, saving for a good retirement, only to have 7 months retirement and got the news you had stage 4 pancreatic cancer. I will never be the same, I’m broken. George didn't want a funeral, instead a Celebration of Life party will be at the end of September by his birthday, I still have to make plans. George was a one-of-a-kind guy, thank you George for giving me a great 38 years, it wasn't long enough. Corina King
My deepest condolences to family. George was a great man and I'm thankful to have had the pleasure of working with and learning from you over the years. Rest well Brother. Jeffrey Howell