David James King Sr. 1957 – 2022 PHIPPSBURG – David James King Sr. passed on Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, after a spirited fight against a sudden illness. David was born on Oct. 9, 1957, to Amos and Mary Anne King. In his childhood, David moved several times following his father’s Air Force placements. He took great care of his keepsakes from these places and, though he was young during the travels, enjoyed retelling stories that were handed down to him. The family settled in Phippsburg, and it was there that David met Michelle Doughty. Dating as teenagers led to marriage in their early 20’s. Their kids, Shalon, and David Jr. were soon to follow. David liked to tell tales of his “scrappy” days but made no bones that Michelle had tamed him. In a generation when not all fathers were “hands on,” David drove Shalon to practices, attended every game (albeit far behind Michelle because of her enthusiastic volume), and passed down his love for the outdoors and automotive tinkering to David Jr. Soon after losing Michelle, David retired from over 30 years of working at Bath Iron Works. He claimed to be “busier than ever” in his retirement. David filled his days with work on his tractor, making his rounds through Phippsburg, and spending time with his grandchildren Sloan and Grady. The grandkids were always happy to have Poppy time and the extra treats that came along with it. David was predeceased by his wife Michelle Doughty King; his son David King Jr; his father Amos King, his mother Mary Anne King, mother-in-law Nancy Doughty; and brother-in-law Buddy Doughty. David is survived by his daughter Shalon Hersom, son-in-law Josh Hersom; granddaughter Sloan Hersom, grandson Grady Hersom; sister Peggy Fleming, sister Sandy Murray and her husband Pete Murray; father-in-law Stanley Doughty; sister-in-law Cathy Doughty, sister-in-law Abby Doughty, brother-in-law Michael Doughty and his wife Ginger Doughty; along with nieces, nephews, and extended family. A private family celebration will be held. Condolences may be made online at http://www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.

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