Charles King

Charles W. King, 80, of Bellaire, passed away on April 12, 2015 at his home. Chuck was born on October 15, 1934, in Dearborn, MI, the son of Ferdinand and Henrietta (Vasher) King. Chuck grew up in Detroit and Chicago, IL and vacationed in the Bellaire area. He moved permanently to Bellaire in 1971 and taught judo and law enforcement self defense at NMC in Traverse City. Chuck loved judo throughout his life and achieved rank of 6th degree blackbelt. He was 3 time Amatuer Athletic Union Champion and he ran the 4H Judo Club. While in Bellaire drag racing, he met his wife of many years, Barbara Hierlihy and the two were married on August 10, 1957. He is survived by his wife Barbara King of Bellaire, 2 daughters, Annette (Ivan) Kroupa of Mattawan, MI, Mary Ann King of Interlochen, MI, 4 grandchildren, Jeff, Alex (Cassie), Amanda, Patrick, one great-granddaughter Noelle, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Larry and James King, and a sister Mary Lou Gregory. Private family services will take place. Anyone that wishes to send a memorial contributions they can be directed to the Bellaire Area Senior Center, PO BOX 614, Bellaire, or to St. Luke Catholic Church, PO BOX 799, Bellaire. Arrangements are being handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign our online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.