Elliott Gwin King

Elliott Gwin King passed on to his eternal resting place on July 17, 2024, after suffering from many illnesses. Gwin, as he was known to family and friends in his earlier years, grew up in the Taylorsville-Stringer area (Edon community) and was a member of Edon Baptist Church. As a young man, he helped work on his family farm. Around the age of 25, he enrolled in the University of Southern Mississippi where he received a degree in Chemistry. He moved to Pensacola, Florida, to teach and also worked for NASA as a chemist technician. His family later moved to Bessemer, Alabama, where he enrolled at Samford University and became a registered pharmacist while working and caring for his family. The family then moved back home to Stringer, Mississippi, where he worked at numerous drug stores for approximately 30-40 years. In his earlier years, Gwin was a licensed pilot and enjoyed flying, watching football, skiing, boating, horseback riding, socializing, and traveling. He loved to laugh. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren and was blessed to have true-quality time with them the last year of his life. The family had recently celebrated his 84th birthday. His children’s best memories were playing games and having fun with their dad in their early years of life. Gwin was preceded in death by his parents, Emette and Annie King; brothers, Hershal King and John David King; sisters, Florence Chapman, Audrey Walley, Jean Ford, and Bettye Sue Stringer; wife, Dorothy Jones King; and wife, Bonnie Aultman King. He is survived by his children, Danon Jenkins (Shawn); Bart King (Mandi); and Justin King (Patricia); grandchildren, Lance Jenkins; Noah King; Ella King; Reece King; and Emma King. A graveside service is open to friends and family and will be held at Edon Baptist Church Cemetery in Stringer on Friday, July 19th, at 10:00 a.m. Pallbearers are Bart King, Justin King, Lance Jenkins, Noah King, Reece King, and Shawn Jenkins. Honorary pallbearer, Don McCarty. The family would like to thank all those who prayed for Gwin and caretakers at Covington Ridge in Collins and Jasper General Swing Bed in Bay Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family offers the option to make donations to the Domestic Abuse Family Shelter, 420 6th Avenue, Laurel, MS 39440. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com

Elliott Gwin King

July 15, 1940 - July 17, 2024