Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Ronald Eugene King

( September 2, 1948 - September 11, 2016 )

Ronald Eugene King, 68, of Burnettsville, IN, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his residence. He was born September 2, 1948 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Edwin L. and Ethel C. (Shumaker) King. He was a 1968 graduate of Edgewood High School in Ellettsville, IN.

Ronald was a member of the Indiana Auctioneers Association, President of the Horse and Carriage Association, and a Free Mason. He started his own auctioneer business in 1964, which he was very proud of. Ronald enjoyed collectables, antiques, guns, coins, and horses.

He is survived by his children, John (Jessica) King of Manchester, OH, Craig (Crystal) King of Mt. Orab, OH, and Regina Tucker of Georgetown, OH; sister, Joy (Tom) Franklin of Martinsville, IN; brother, Don (Carolyn) King of Sun City, AZ. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Alexis, Jaeley, Hayden, Ariel, Willow, Tara, and Abby.

Private family services will take place at a later date.