Arland King Obituary (1944

Arland 'Leon' King, was called home November 10, 2015 at the age of 71 in Yakima, WA. Leon was born in Harrison, Arkansas, May 30, 1944 to Roland and Hettie King. He was sixth of eight children. His early years were spent in Arkansas later moving to Toppenish, WA. Leon worked for Del Monte and U&I Sugar in Toppenish WA. He followed his passion to be a long haul truck driver most of his driving career was for Haney Truck, Lounsbury Trucking. Most currently working Fiscus Motor Freight at the time of his death. He loved every hour that he spent on the road. Leon was a long hall truck driver for 52 years and loved the road hot dogs and all the truck stop food he could get. Nothing like driving and listening to Sirius radio and the challenges the road presented. The greatest love of his life was his wife of 28 years. He married Claudia Hatch August 22, 1987 at the Presbyterian Church in Terrace Heights, WA. Leon and Claudia lived in Yakima all their married life enjoying long trips and family BBQs. Leon loved family trips with daughter Stacey Webb, husband Kevin and his two pride and joys, grandsons Kasey and David. A fun time for Leon would be romping around the living rooms with the boys. Leon is survived by his wife Claudia King, daughter Stacey Webb, husband Kevin and grandsons Kasey and David, brother Darrel King wife (Marion), sister Sharon King, mother in law Marg Hatch, brother in law Doug Hatch (Donna), Roger Hatch (Ann), Christine Froehlich (Jessie), Kim Hatch, and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephew. Favorite dog Shadow. He is preceded in death by mother Hettie King, father Roland King, sisters Maxine, Pauline, Irma, Joyce and brother Duane. Celebration of Life will be 11:00 am, Saturday November 21, 2015 at the East Valley Reformed Church (7203 Mieras Rd Yakima WA). In lieu of flowers donation can be made to East Valley Reformed Church Pantry. SERVICES Funeral service Saturday, November 21, 2015 11:00 AM East Valley Reformed Church 7203 Mieras Rd Yakima, WA 98901