Barney Tom King, 75, of Wooster passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, surrounded by his family at Wooster Community Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born October 6, 1945 in Wooster, the son of Herb and Maxine Schuch King. On August 20, 1993 he married Rita Iceman King. She survives.
Tom served his country proudly with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Rifle Marksman who earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal during his years of service.
Tom was a truck driver for Wooster Motorways for many years. He retired from International Paper in 2011. He was a collector of things, and enjoyed going to auctions and flea markets. Tom loved spending time fishing and on the water in his boat. He loved sunshine, sweet tea and telling stories. He loved dogs ¦especially his most recent baby, Sheba.
In addition to his wife, Tom is survived by his children Kathy (Ralph) Camacho of Apple Creek, Eric (Tifany) Giauque of Wooster, and Adam (Julia) Speelman of Alexandria, KY; grandchildren Manny and Mateo Camacho, Chandler, Madison and Gavin Giauque, and Blakelee and Olivia Speelman; and siblings Lela (Walt) Knepp, Ida (Bob) Starn, Harry (Bonnie) King, and Fred (Karen) King.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St. Wooster is assisting the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Memorial Contributions
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Humane Society, 1161 Mechanicsburg Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Service
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Visitation
No Calling Hours
I am sorry for the loss of Tom. Prayers for your family.
My sincere condolences to Tom’s family. I went to school with Tom, but unfortunately lost contact with him thereafter. He was a quiet and kind person whom I always enjoyed. Rest in peace my friend.
Thank you for your service. Condolences to the family. Wooster-Wayne Chapter DAR
Rita and family, YOU have my deepest sympathy on the loss of Tom.. he was quite a character and I enjoyed working with him on those trying and particular days!may God give you comfort at this time.my condolences
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Tom. Rita and Adam our thoughts are especially with you. Heaven has provided a beautiful spot for Tom’s fishing adventures he loved to do. Fish on ole Tom.. fish on! Denny & Laurrie and all of the Iceman Family send our Thoughts & Prayers. Blessed is He who Believes . Amen
Rita, My sincerest condolences on the passing of Tom. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I got to see Uncle Tom at my sister Robins funeral in October 2020. Prayers for Y’all
Miki and Kathy Sorry this is late I just found out Sunday and just today I got this obituary. Sorry for your loss glad I got to see Uncle Tom. PRAYING for you 2