Cecil Allen King

Sept 2, 1931-Mar 25, 2025

Cecil Allen King, of Rockledge, FL, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at the age of 93. He was the cherished husband of Zena "Marilyn" King, and the beloved son of the late Juanita and Charles Cecil King. Cecil was a devoted father to Karen King (Ron DeBry) and Kent (Nadean) King, and an adoring grandfather to James (Marissa) King, Kyle DeBry, Meagan King, Matthew DeBry, and Nicholas King. He was also a loving great-grandfather to Grayson, Dawson, Hudson, and Harrison King.

Cecil proudly served his country as a member of the US Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War. After his military service, he dedicated 30 years to teaching elementary and junior high school students, with 24 of those years spent at Holman School in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. He was an active member of the Cornerstone Christian Church in Vero Beach, FL. Cecil found great joy in his roles as a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved sharing meals with friends and family and was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. Cecil will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at Cornerstone Christian Church, 5950 12th St., Vero Beach, FL 32966