Earle King ~ of Harriston, passed away at Saugeen Valley Nursing Center, Mount Forest on Saturday, March 23, 2013 in his 87th year.

Beloved husband of Esther (Adams) King. Father of Carol Knox and her husband Bill of Owen Sound, Doug King and his wife Marilyn of Fordwich, Karen Drabyk and her husband Michael of Arthur, and Colleen Reibeling and her husband Kevin of Listowel.

Remembered by his grandchildren Kevin Knox, Kerri and Doug McCartney, Lori Knox, Rachael King, Grace King, Adam King, Virginia King, Sarah Drabyk, Luke Drabyk, Amanda Reibeling, Heather Reibeling, Amber and Colin Rawn,and Michael Reibeling; and by his great-grandchildren Megan, Tyler, Jessica, Dylan, Carolyn, Kaitlyn, Max, Ethan and Lily.

Brother-in-law of Rosemary Colvin of Ripley.

Predeceased by his brothers-in-law Duffy Colvin, and Scott Adams and wife Hazel.

Friends may call at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston on Monday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Masonic Lodge memorial service being held at 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Tuesday, March 26th at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Russell Rogers officiating.

Interment in Gorrie Cemetery.

Memorial donations to Harriston United Church or Saugeen Valley Nursing Center Resident’s Council would be appreciated.