A short memoir of Mr George King, by one who worked with him in the service of the Church, is printed below. Mrs King and all the family are assured of the very warmest sympathy of all in Badsey. He was a man who inspired affection, as was shown in the large congregation which came to his funeral in Badsey Church. Although many were there as representatives of the manifold activities in the life of George King, none would have said that he had come merely as an act of official duty. All wanted to pay tribute to a real friend and counsellor whose place, as the Rev W B Chapman said in his beautiful address, will be sadly missed. Beside Mr Chapman, the Rural Dean was present and read the lesson. In the afternoon the Ringers rang a muffled peal to the memory of one who had been such a keen ringer himself. PB. By the death of Mr George King, the village has lost one whose passing will be mourned by all those whose privilege it was to have known him. His activities in public affairs, were only surpassed by the work he showered on the church in which he loved so well. As churchwarden for many years, he gave freely of his time and skill to help to bring our church to that perfection which was his aim in all things. Never a seeker after popularity, he would fight fearlessly for what he believed to be right. Though outspoken, he was a gently and kindly man who loved his Lord and fellow men. Of a truth it can be said of him that he was “A good and faithful servant”. Though he will be so sadly missed, we may rejoice in the memory of one who was truly a Christian Gentleman. GAJ.
