Samuel Thomas King

February 18, 1943 ~
December 29, 2025

Samuel King, 82, of Belmont passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Brian (Bobi) King and Brenda Jackson; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; step-daughters, Vicki and Eric Kuiper, Angie and Mark “Herbie” DeBoer; brothers, Richard King and Charlie King; numerous nieces, nephews, and his four legged companion, Roscoe. 

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Jerry, Darrell, Phyllis, Sandy, Melba, and the love of his life Kay. 

Sam loved fishing, hunting, and weekly brunches with friends. He liked driving with no destination in mind, never taking the same route twice. Sam loved Nascar and auto racing of any kind. Most importantly to him, he loved socializing with friends and family. His friends meant the world to him. 

A funeral service will be held at 11 am Friday, January 2, 2025, at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 1601 Post Drive NE, Belmont. Relatives and friends may greet the family one hour prior to the start of the service from 10-11am. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society

Visitation
Friday, January 2
10:00am - 11:00am

MKD - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI 49306
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Phone: (616) 866-7200

Funeral Service
Friday, January 2
11:00am

MKD - Belmont
1601 Post Dr. NE
Belmont, MI 49306
Get Directions

Phone: (616) 866-7200

Leave Your Tribute Message

January 02, 2026 11:47am
Love and hugs to the family. He will be greatly missed by all but will forever remain our hearts Mikie and family

- Michaelleen Simpson

January 01, 2026 4:44pm
Sam, Our friendship of over 45 years was a treasure and will be with loving memories. Sam was a jewel in all ways. Caring and being there for everyone. You will be greatly missed. Condolence and prayers for all his family.

- Susan Cooper and Chris Marshall

December 31, 2025 6:45pm
I will miss his quite personality. He caring for his family. His loss in the family will be felt in my heart. DeAnn and family

- DeAnn Gray and family

December 31, 2025 1:57pm
Sorry for your guys loss thoughts and prayers. -Andy Robins

- Andy

December 31, 2025 1:23pm
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person. He would attend family gatherings when he could. Thoughts are with his family.

- Jim and Mindy Kirchen & family




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