Jimmie King

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Jimmie King, 63, of Red River passed away on January 20, 2007. He was raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. He married Danetta Blankenship in 1964 in Ft. Worth. Jimmie and his wife, Danetta opened Bandana Properties, the first property management company in Red River in 1980. He was proud to be a working cowboy until his health declined. He won the World Championship of Drag Racing at the 1962 NHRA Winter Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ and was inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Danetta King, son, Keith King of Albuquerque, parents, James and Mattie King and sister, Carolyn Carpenter (Clayton) of Clyde, TX, mother in law, Billie Martin of Ft. Worth, TX, niece, Christi Carpenter of Abilene, TX and many extended family members and friends.

Funeral service was held on January 26, 2007 at Red River Community House. Interment followed at the Red River Cemetery.

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Name Jimmie King
Date of Death January 20th, 2007
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Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home - Taos
Address 818 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur
Taos NM 87571
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Melissa Kelley published a tribute .

Both Jimmy and Danetta were so very good to me.I will always have wonderful memories of him.Sorry this is extremely late.

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Leisa Lanham-Snook published a tribute .

this is such an incredibly late-entry... i apologise.
i loved the relationship between Danetta and Jimmie. while i was at their home years and years ago, Jimmie and Danetta walked in, and Jimmie was singing "Happy to be Stuck With You" by Huey Lewis and the News - and he was singing it to Danetta; the way they looked at each other -- i'll never forget! their obvious and enduring love for each other has always stuck in my mind - and has been a source of inspiration over the years in my own marriage. peace & love~

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Keith Nowell published a tribute .

Uncle Jimmie, It only took a short time for you Aunt Danette to become very special people in my life. Your happiness smiles and kind insperation will always be special to me. Rest until we meet again my brother. Love Keith

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Butch & Margie published a tribute .

Danetta,
Both Margie and I are very sorry for your loss. Jimmy was as, you know a great guy and a good friend. He will be missed by all. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Butch & Margie Statch

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Billie published a tribute .

JIM, YOU HAVE BEEN THE GREATEST SON ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE . I HAVE LOVED YOU FOR OVER 40 YEARS AND I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. I HAVE SO MANY PRECIOUS MEMORIES. I THINK OF SOMETHING EVERYDAY THAT WE HAVE DONE OVER THE YEARS. YOU ALWAYS MADE MY DAUGHTER SO HAPPY AND YOU GAVE ME THE BEST GRANDSON ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING. WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN AND DO ALL THAT HUGGING WERE MISSING.I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH!!!MAMAW

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Raeleen (Ballard) Reed published a tribute .

I remember my first time in Red River. I went up with my Paw Paw and Granny. We went up every summer or every other summer. When we (the Ballards) got into town, Jim and Dannetta met us with open arms. Jim and Dannetta soon became part of our family and in return treated us as their family. Jim and Dannetta opened not only their community but their home. Jim will be greatly missed. Especially his smile and love for life. Red River will not be the same without him. Dannetta, my heart goes out to you and your family. I look forward to seeing you this summer.

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Carolyn published a tribute .

Jim was the best brother a girl could ever have. He will live on in my heart and my memories until we meet again. No brother could be loved more.
Love You, Sissy

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Ballard Bunch published a tribute .

We just want say the thing that everyone knew was that Jimmie was a great friend and a great man that will be greatly missed by many. We just thought that we should write a little tid bit of our memories of Jimmie.

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Eddie Frazier published a tribute .

Peace of the lord be with you.

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Rosie published a tribute .

Dear Danetta and Keith,
My deepest sympathy goes out to both of you. I have been praying for your family ever since I heard Jimmie was sick. My fondest memory of your father was the way he looked at Danetta and the way he loved you Keith. I don't think you will ever know the wonderful impact your family had in my life. Peace and Blessings,
Rosie

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Amy (Macphearson) Taylor published a tribute .

Dad,
It is 25 years ago this summer that I met you, Mom and Keith for the very first time. As anyone who has been blessed to meet your family knows that you must have been pretty special for my parents who have never seen you before leave their only daughter with you, Mom and Keith for the rest of the summer. And every summer after that for many many years. God has blessed me by knowing you, enjoying you and most of all loving you all. You are my mom and dad and bubbie even though not a spec in us is blood related. I will never be able to express my love for you. I am so proud of the way you were strong through this. We are all blessed to have crossed your path for the short time we are here on earth. I look forward to the day I see you again! Ride into the sunset and wait for us to meet you..all my love
Your daughter,
Amy

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C. Ray & Barbara Hodges published a tribute .

Jimmie It's been A long time but we haven't forgotten
what sweet kids you and Danetta were. We will remember you both in our thought and prayers.
Love and Peace go with you.
Barbara and Ray

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Bob Stowe published a tribute .

GOOD RIDE COWBOY.
WE'LL MISS YOU EVERYDAY.
GOD BLESS.

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Beverly Gover published a tribute .

Danetta,
May family, friends and faith give you and Keith strength to carry on. I am glad I was able to meet you and Jimmie and it is memories of fun at the fair that I have with me. God Bless. Bev, Randy and Michael

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Tim Laughlin published a tribute .

Danetta, I am sorry that I didn't get to see Jimmie before he passed away. I've prayed for you guys for years and I really loved you both. Remember the time we raced those Corvettes all the way to Houston, I think Jimmie holds the world record for that run. If there is anything I can do for you please call me any time. Say hello to Keith. Lisa and family sends their love. May the Lord bless you. Tim

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Gena And Marc Davenport published a tribute .

Danetta,
Please know that we are lifting you and Keith up in prayer. We feel blessed to have known Jimmy and enjoyed so much our visits to Red River because of you two. We love you and look forward to seeing you in July. My mom and dad (Novalene and Woody Wilson) wanted me to be sure and tell you they are thinking about you and praying for you, too.
We will call you soon and visit.

Love and prayers,
Marc and Gena

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Saretta Cate Rowland published a tribute .

Danetta, I am so sorry for your loss.May God bring you peace and hope...love, saretta

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Dennis And Judy Brown published a tribute .

Danetta, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jimmie and you have been great friends and we count it a privilege to have known him.

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George And Randy Jarvis published a tribute .

See ya on the other side pards. We love you.

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Dean Welch published a tribute .

Jim,
We'll miss you. I hope you will catch a big fish for me up there. I do not think you will need a lantern up there. Love you much!!

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The Coppola`s & Jackson`s & Carey`s published a tribute .

Good bye to a dear friend.We will miss you and all the skiing,snomobiling,partying, and good friendship we all enjoyed with you and Danetta.You will always be in our hearts and in our minds.

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Denise Mcdonald published a tribute .

I have known Jimmie for 45 years and what a wonderful friend. Thank you Jimmie for
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years and making my dearest friend Danetta such a wonderful husband and best friend and her everthing. What a great life you and Danetta had..I will always love you and cherish the years of friendship.

Denise

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Evelyn Atkins published a tribute .

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and yours in this time of sorrow.

Evelyn Atkins

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Connie Schevers Swaim published a tribute .

He touched my life and I will miss him. Jimmie and Danetta are my inspiration for love and courage .

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Allen And Billie Martin published a tribute .

We will miss you Jim but we know you are in the loving arms of our savior, Jesus Christ. Billie and ALLEN

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Myrna And Kim published a tribute .

The last time we saw Jimmie was when we went skiing in Jan 2006, we met Jimmie and Danetta for supper and had a great time. Even through his sickness he always had a smile on his face. We know that he is no longer suffering. For the short time that Kim knew him she thought he was an awesome guy. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Love always Myrna and Kim.

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Rusty & Sherry Swanson published a tribute .

We are so very sorry for the grief you are experiencing at this time. We are praying for "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, to keep you and guard your heart & mind through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)

Love,

Rusty & Sherry Swanson

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Barbara Griffin published a tribute .

I only knew Jimmie about 10 years. He was the sweetest and kindest person I have had the privilege of knowing. It was hard to lose him but God now has a special angel by His side.

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Christi published a tribute .

My uncle Jimmie King was such a special person in my life. I am his only niece and he always made me feel loved and special. I admired Jimmie so much because he fought his disease with everything that he had with such heart and such spirit. He was one of the kindest people that I will ever know and I will miss him with all my heart.

I love you Uncle Jimmie!

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