Hugh Aly King Jr.'s Obituary
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 McConnell Farley II (Ginny); his younger brother, William Hendrix King (Nita); and grandchildren, Cole Matthew Dubret, Olivia Anne Berntson, Andrew Ross Berntson, Benjamin Wallace Berntson, Joseph McConnell Farley, III, Virginia Farley Smith (Will).
Hugh was preceded in death by his parents, Ercell Weems King and Hugh Aly King, Sr.; his beloved daughter, Susan Elizabeth Weems King; and his son-in-law Eric Bryan Millen.
Born in Lake Providence, Louisiana on June 18, 1936, Hugh was a proud resident of Alexandria, Louisiana for over 25 years and Mandeville, Louisiana for the next 25 years. He graduated from Lake Providence High School in 1954. After high school he attended Louisiana Tech University and earned a B.S. degree. He graduated from LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans in1961 and completed his General Practice residency at Lafayette Charity Hospital, Lafayette, LA in 1963. Hugh proudly served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Antarctica and then Pensacola, FL where he met his dear sweet wife on a blind date. Hugh and Dianne returned to New Orleans where he completed a residency in psychiatry at LSU Medical School, New Orleans. His professional career as a psychiatrist extended from 1968 to 2016 where he served many at Central Louisiana State Hospital, Charity Hospital, the Veterans Affair Medical Center in Pineville, LA, and numerous mental health clinics throughout the state of Louisiana.
Hugh’s passion for helping and serving others extended beyond his professional career. He dedicated his adult life to assisting others, serving as a mentor to those in need.
He enjoyed watching LSU and Saints football with his cats. He was an avid reader, golfer, and exerciser as well as a detailed note taker, using 3x5 cards to the fullest extent possible. He enjoyed the ministry of music and sang in his Church choir as a bass for 25 years. However, his true passion was spending time with his loving family and friends. Hugh was unique and irreplaceable, well respected and liked. Hugh’s favorite saying “I’ll leave it with ya” is fitting for those who knew and loved him and will surely miss him.
The King family expresses their deepest gratitude to the outstanding care provided by Christwood Skilled Nursing facility and St. Tammany Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution in memory of Hugh A. King, Jr. to the Music Ministry at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Mandeville, Louisiana.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at 10:30, Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 W Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA. Interment will take place immediately following the service at St. Joseph’s Abbey, 75376 River Road, Saint Benedict, LA.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. Please sign the guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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