Robert William “Will” King

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Mr. Robert William “Will” King, 47, died Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at his home in Oxford, MS. The funeral will be Friday, January 21, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at North Oxford Baptist Church with Rev. Fish Robinson officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in West Hall of Waller Funeral Home. There will also be visitation before the service on Friday beginning at 1:00 P.M at North Oxford Baptist Church. Burial will follow in North Oxford Cemetery.

Will was born and raised in Oxford, MS. He attended the University of Mississippi, where he received his Bachelor’s Degree and was a member of Signa Nu Fraternity. After graduation, Will went on to work as a Draftsman for Precision Engineering and ACI Building Systems. He was a member of North Oxford Baptist Church, and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his free time. An avid gardener, Will loved to prepare and plant things each year, but didn’t enjoy the tedious upkeep of the garden throughout the season. Will found great joy and peace in listening to his favorite music and tending to his land on his tractor.

Will is survived by his parents, Bob and Beth King and a sister, Kathy King, all of Oxford, MS.

Expressions of sympathy or memorial contributions in Will’s memory may be made to The Pantry of Oxford, P.O. Box 588, Oxford, MS 38655.