Barbara L. King, 85, of Hendersonville, died Thursday, February 5, at the Brian Center. A native of Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Mary Lines. She was also preceded in death by two husbands, Nicholas Bockmiller and Henry Herman King, and by her brother, Robert Lines. She had lived in Warren, MI prior to moving to Hendersonville 25 years ago and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. King is survived by her son, Roderick Bockmilller and his wife Stephanie; step-son, Patrick King and his wife Karen; step-daughter, Kathleen House; grandchildren, David Bockmiller and his wife Lori, Steven Bockmiller and his wife Emily and Jeffrey Bockmiller and his wife Bridget; step-grandchildren Jennifer and Emily King and 7 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held 5:00 pm Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Grace Lutheran Church. Revs. Ken Langsdorf and Greg Williams will officiate. The family will receive guests following the service at the church. A special thanks to the staff at Four Seasons Compassion for Life and to Deb Carland, Sallie Staton-Knott, Susan Albers, Ken Langsdorf and Greg Williams. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 6th Ave West, Hendersonville NC 28739 or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 28731.
This is a bit late but I want to say that Henry and Barbara were folks that meant a lot to me. After retiring from the Army and retiring to my wife’s hometown, Henry would come to my place and work on keeping up the plants and woods. He also designed a way for me to hang garden tools in my garage. I guess he wanted me to be organized like he was. Our common military backgrounds led us to share our love for America in a way that showed me that he was like my Dad, a WWII era vet and retiree. Barbara and Henry used to walk on Main St a lot and I would run into them almost every week. When they didn’t show I would call and get an update from Barbara. They were two of the finest people I ever knew and our time together was very special to me. May they rest in the Peace of the Lord forever,
ìHappy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4)î May God provide you and your family with peace and comfort during this difficult time.
During this difficult time please take comfort in your memories and in Gods word the Bible and the promises found within. Acts 24:15, Psalms 9:10, 83:18