Hugh Aly King Jr.

Birth date: Jun 18, 1936 Death date: Jan 12, 2026

Hugh Aly King, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at the age of 89. Hugh is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dianne Rance King; his daughters Gail King Berntson (Eric) and Linda King Millen; his “bonus” son, Joseph Read Obituary

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Nolan Barrios

15m ago

Hugh was a great inspiration for me in the AA program and because I was a Navy Veteran like he was, we became more than friends and I was sorry to hear a month later that he passed away.
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Lee Anne, Kristi, Sheena, And Sonya

4w ago

Sent an Emerald Garden Basket to the King family.

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The Romeos

4w ago

Sent a Sentiments of Serenity Spray to the King family.

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Smita Prasad

4w ago

I met Hugh at my first IDAA meeting. He was a huge inspiration to me & my sobriety! Hugh & Ms. Dianne are like my “recovery” parents. I have been blessed to spend a Christmas with them. They have always supported me in all my affairs & endeavors. I will always remember Hugh’s little uplifting comments on my Facebook posts & the daily recovery emails that were so instrumental to me in my early sobriety. ❤️

Smita P.

4w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Hugh.

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Mary Hammons

4w ago

in honor of Hugh.

I did not know Dr King but I know his daughter. Gail Berntson is a kind, caring and wise physician. From reading Dr King’s memorials - it is clear Gail learned these wonderful attributes from her amazing Dad. Prayers for the family. Mary Hammons

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Mary H.

4w ago

Planted a Memorial Tree in honor of Hugh.

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Ezekiel Melquist

5w ago

in honor of Hugh.

What a lived life, he put so much into that - symbol of our time here. A cherished memory is having lunch with him at the airport on our way out of Knoxville. He frequently closed his emails with “ if hasn’t anyone told you today that they love you, let me be the first.”

Anonymous

5w ago

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Cary Duncan

5w ago

in honor of Hugh.

Praying for your family. God bless.

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