Wayne Howard King, age 68, passed away on May 17, 2019, at home in Rio Rancho, N.M.

Wayne Howard King

Wayne was born in Kingston, Pa., to the late Howard W King Jr. and Arlene Gilbertson King. He resided in Kingston, Pa., until moving to Rio Rancho, N.M., in 1986.

Wayne was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Rio Rancho, N.M.

Wayne graduated from Wyoming Valley West High School, Williamsport Community College and Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute. Wayne retired from Intel Corp after 21 years.

Surviving are daughter Jessica (John L.) Carey, of Kingston Township, Pa.; brother John W. (Kathy) King, of Simpson, Pa.; sister Beverly (Daniel V.) Retzena Jr., of Shavertown, Pa.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The Cremation Society of New Mexico handled arrangements. Private memorial services were held.

Donations in Wayne’s memory can be made to: American Heart Association Inc., P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693, or Blue Chip Animal Refuge, 974 S. Lockville Road, Dallas, PA 18612.