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Wesley "Wes" Lloyd King
April 8th, 1949 - April 10th, 2025
Whether he was riding his Harley, working on his cherished 1957 Chevy pickup, or helping friends and neighbors with their projects, he approached life with heart and grit.
Wesley Lloyd King
April 8, 1949 – April 10, 2025
Wesley Lloyd King, 76, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, in Graham, Washington. Born April 8, 1949, in Colfax, Washington, Wesley lived a life defined by hard work, service, and unwavering love for his family.
He was raised in Moscow, Idaho, built a life and raised his family in Mulino, Oregon, retired to Lebanon, Tennessee, and spent his final days near loved ones in Graham, Washington.
A master mechanic and certified welder by trade, Wesley was known for his skill, dedication, and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Whether he was riding his Harley, working on his cherished 1957 Chevy pickup, or helping friends and neighbors with their projects, he approached life with heart and grit.
Wesley proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from May 1969 to 1971, completing his service as a Specialist Four.
He is survived by his loving wife, Connie Jean Mundell-King of Lewiston, Idaho; his daughter, Jenny D. King-Kestner of Graham, Washington; and his grandchildren: Tabitha Ashley Puffer-Younger, Dakota Jason Freeman, Austen Cole Younger, Taylor Marie Cook-Younger, Ethan William-Otto Kestner, Andrew Michael Kestner, and Trent Lewis Kestner. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tanya Ann King-Freeman.
A short service will be held in Graham, Washington, on April 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM, followed by military honors and burial at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington.
Wesley’s strength, generosity, and devotion to family will be remembered always. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed
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