June Doyle King

June Doyle King passed away Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born in Paris, Kentucky on October 24, 1922, the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Howard Doyle. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Daniel (J.D.) King and son, John Howard King. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Elizabeth King and friend and cousin, Jane Doyle Duncan.

After graduating from Paris High School in 1940, she worked at Wheeler Furniture Store, Woodford Spears and Sons, and retired from the Bourbon County Clerk’s office.

June grew up in Paris and loved everything about Central Kentucky, especially Bourbon County, the countryside, the horses and architecture, from the largest estate to the smallest log cabin. She believed, as in life, all have a unique story to tell, none more important than the other.
She was a Kentucky Colonel, a supporter of the Hopewell Museum along with many animal welfare organizations. As a charter member of the Blue Grass Garden Club, she still attended meetings at the age of 100.

Visitation and service will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Paris Cemetery Chapel, Paris, Kentucky, with visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. The funeral, officiated by Rev. Sharon Fields, will begin at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers, suggested memorial donations are to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 1317 US Highway 62E, Cynthiana, Kentucky 41031; Paris Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), 6 Legion Road, Paris, Kentucky 40361; or Our Mims Thoroughbred Retirement Haven, 2810 Millersburg Ruddles Mill Road, Paris, Kentucky 40361. www.hintonturner.com