Alfred "Buddy" King

Alfred Mahlon King, better known as Buddy, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida. He was 83 years old.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Frances “Sandy” Richardson King; his sons, Stephen Andrew King (Valerie), Jeffrey Lawrence King, and Matthew Allen King; five grandchildren, Michael, Jaron, Smantha, Carly and Lily; and niece, Christina.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred King, Jr. and Ruth Rodgers King, and his younger brother, Leroy King.

He grew up in Rockville, Maryland. In his late teens he could often be found a Congressional Roller Skating Rink where he enjoyed roller skating. In the 1960s he was a bus driver for Montgomery County Schools. He drove a tow truck and then went on to become an accomplished mechanic and transmission builder before his retirement.

Buddy loved trains, especially model trains. He built a large train layout and enjoyed many hours on the water fishing when he resided on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

After relocating to southern Alabama he had a large building constructed to house his growing train collection and to showcase his layout. His stereo equipment was housed there where he enjoyed his collection of tapes, records, and CD’s from blue grass to Led Zeppelin.

Per his wishes no funeral will be held. Instead he wanted his family and friends to do something special they enjoyed while remembering him or to make a donation to their favorite charities.