Samuel Douglas King LCPL age 23 of Addison, Pa, passed away February 5, 2023. He was born December 11, 1999 in Uniontown, Pa. He is the son of Douglas Benford (Sherry Benford) and Dale (King) Bower, James A. Bower II (Shannon M. Nichols)
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings Aaron Benford of Rockwood, Nathaniel Bower (Amanda) of Lebanon, NJ, and Bryan Bower of Connellsville (Brittany) of Uniontown. Also surviving is his two nieces Kinslee Bower and Jordyn Bower and one nephew Noah Bower and Shannon's children Caynan, Gunnar, Hazel, and MJ and maternal grandparents Larry and Marian (Sue) King of Markleysburg, paternal grandparents Violet (Sheldon) Benford of Rockwood, Pa, and paternal grandparents James and Judith Bower of Confluence, and William and Donna Baughman of Somerset, Pa, Great grandparents Arnold and Gladys Fike, Samuel and Bertha King, Bob and Pauline Holliday and James and Betty Bower and other numerous aunts uncles and cousins. Beloved pets Lexi, Tango, Smokey and Mickie. Samuel was a loving Son and Stepson and friend to anyone he met.
He was a member of Trinity Reformed Church in Rockwood, Pa and Union Chapel Church in Markleysburg, Pa. He was a former United States Marine and a member of the Addison Volunteer Fire Department and Seven Sorings Fire Department. He was employed at Seven Springs Resort as a security guard.
Friends will be received in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME FARMINGTON, PA,Thursday February 9, 2023 from 2:00pm to 8:00pmandFriday February 10, 2023 until 11:00amthe time of the service with Caroline Penick and Pastor David Herring officiating the service. Interment will follow in Addison Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Addison Volunteer Fire Department.