Malcolm King

Malcolm Douglas King, 70, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of December 27, 2017 in St. Louis, MO. Malcolm was born on April 19, 1947 Malcolm is survived by his sons Eric (Alicia) and Jason, his grandson Colin and his granddaughter Elizabeth Miko. Two four legged grandsons, Watson and Holmes.
He was the proud son of the late Vernon and Marian(nee Detzel). Brother of Virginia, William and Dixie(Miller), and Robert. Uncle to Brian and Trevor Miller, Audrey and Ian King.
Best friend of Dennis J. Palazzolo.
Malcolm enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, friends, neighbors, and the Cleveland High School luncheons. Malcolm’s favorite past times were cars, hot rods, model cars, WWII tanks and airplanes, watching old movies, reading books, telling stories and anything to do with trivia. Malcolm had the gift of the gab.

15 Comments

  1. Jason Smith on January 12, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    Very sorry for your loss! I feel very lucky to have known Malcolm, big guy always made me laugh. He was definitely never short on words. He’ll be missed!



  2. Rick Rossomanno on January 12, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    It still doesn’t seem real. I never “got” the car thing but one thing I can say is that when we were kids NO ONE could put together a model car better than Malcolm. His models were soooooo authentic. I miss our mock arguments and laughing so loud we made the walls shake. I’ll just bet the next loud noises you hear coming from the sky are his booming laughs. RIP you crazy bastard!



  3. Bill and Eva Bailey on January 12, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Eric,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is a tough thing to get through. May your memories of him bring you comfort. We love you.



  4. Kevin zinselmeier on January 12, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    Nicest guy in the world he will be missed known him for years



  5. Virginia King on January 12, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    I will always miss you. I love you so much. Mom and Dad and Grandma King must be so very happy to have you by their side once again.

    Love, Gin



  6. JoAnn Colvin on January 12, 2018 at 6:43 pm

    He will be missed. He always made me smile. May you rest in peace, my friend!



  7. Gary Lambur on January 12, 2018 at 7:39 pm

    So sorry again for your loss Eric and to your entire family .Malcolm was such a charismatic person that I got to experience very early in my life .Some of his stories were classics that I still remember to this day .Rest in peace Malcolm….



  8. Dixie Miller on January 12, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    I will always miss you but I know you’re now at peace. I’ll always have you near since the best thing you left here are your 2 sons Eric and Jason, grandkids Colin and Miko. Thanks That’s the best most creative thing you EVER did. RIP bro and I’ll see you down the road. Love always, Dixie



  9. Sergio Russomanno on January 12, 2018 at 9:44 pm

    I met Malcolm in Facebook through my cousin, Rick Rossomanno. Though I never had the pleasure to meet him in person, I always enjoyed our exchanges. Malcolm was a compassionate, warm human being with a terrific sense of humour. I will miss him.
    My most sincere sympathies to all his loved ones.
    Sergio Russomanno



  10. Bill Schmidt on January 13, 2018 at 10:44 am

    Malcolm, about 55 years ago our meeting was somehow engineered by a fate, with a real sense of humor, given we were in the same confirmation class. Our reconnecting was some great event at the CHS ALUMNI PICNIC.
    To Malcolm’s family, doing with out him is a tragedy, God Bless all.



  11. David Iwasyszyn on January 13, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    Malcolm was one of kind. Always enjoyed hearing his stories.. Always had a smile on his face.



  12. Kurt & Nancy on January 14, 2018 at 2:19 pm

    We are sorry for your loss. Malcom sounds like he lived life well. Prayers for peace to those who love him, as you grieve his passing and continue to celebrate his life in your memories.



  13. Gus & Donna Werner on January 15, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    Malcolm – you will be missed by so many Dutchmen friends. It won’t be the same not seeing you at the lunches and picnics. But you will always be there in the memories of fellow Classmates!

    Donna (CHS ‘67) & Gus (Cental ‘64) Werner



  14. Bill Kuhl on May 20, 2021 at 11:27 am

    I still remember when Malcolm tried to snap at Ted Drewes Sr ‘ s finger when Ted was telling Malcolm to get back in the car just before he called the cops

    Malcolm you were 1 in a Million



  15. Gary wagener on September 13, 2022 at 6:12 am

    Can’t believe it’s been 5 years now . We were friends . I miss him



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