He worked for Charlie's Towing  as a tow truck driver and loved what he did there. His passion though was when he was an airboat Captain  at Holiday Park in the Everglades,  that was his true calling.  He handled the airboats like he was born for it. He loved everything about the water and nature,  he felt complete and accomplished. His favorite pastime was fishing. He loved to have fun and always cutting jokes and laughing and being the life of the party,  he enjoyed making people laugh.  He adored his family and going on adventures with them.  He attended  Vero Beach  High School and received his diploma.

He is survived by his wife,  Jessica King of Vero Beach; Children,  Samantha Yance of Vero Beach,  Pablo Ott Jr and Emily Ott  of Pompano Beach; Mother,  Mary Gore (David Gore) of Vero Beach, Father. Mark Anthony King Sr  of Jacksonville; Brothers. Louis Bogardus (Kaylen) of Naples,  Aaron King (Michelle) of Vero Beach, Joseph Gore (Dee), and Sister Stephanie Gore   all of  Springhill. Several  Aunts,  Uncles,  cousins,  nieces and nephews.

Visitation: 11:00 am  1:00 p.m.  at Cox-Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A Funeral Service  will follow immediately at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel.  With a celebration of life  at his mother's home in Vero Beach,  all are welcome