Bobby "Sonny" King

February 15, 1936 - January 25, 2022

Bobby, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 with his family by his side. He was a longtime resident of Ponchatoula, LA. Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an extremely hard worker and took great pride in providing for his family. Bobby was a talented musician and played guitar and sang for anyone who would listen. He was a member of the Southbound Band and played music gigs almost every weekend. Bobby was a jack of all trades and loved to tinker and fix things. He always kept busy working well into his 80s. Bobby was truly a family man and took the title of Paw Paw very seriously. He left a huge impact on all who knew him and will be forever missed. Bobby is survived by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Jean King; daughters, Katherine K. Salmon (James), Peggy S. Kemp (Norman Jr.); son, Philip D. King; grandchildren, Tabatha Golding (Scott), Norman Kemp III (Jenny), Kristina Kemp (Chris), Gabbi King; and great-grandchildren, Madison Golding and Jaxon Hebert. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Dollie King; sisters, Mildred Lee, Bernice Cockerham, Eva Walker, Doris Freeman; and brothers, Clyde King, Clayton King, Clifton King, David King, Alvin King. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 1190 Hwy 51 N Ponchatoula, LA 70454, on Friday, January 28, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Pastor Lyle Wells will officiate with interment to follow in Rosaryville Cemetery.