In Loving Memory of

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John King

“A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again.” Mary Angelou

Whether you knew John as Dad, husband, brother, friend, work colleague or Mr King/Sir, you are guaranteed to have experienced his huge heart, fun spirit and his desire to help anyone. So many lives were touched and enhanced by knowing John, for some it was a short time during school, for others it was a lifetime of friendship and love; all interactions carry stories. This book is going to be our lasting memory of a man who will be dearly missed by so many. 

Book Owner: Emma King
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John Coyne

Having read so many wonderful accounts of people’s interaction with John, it is hard to come up with something that has not been said. So many heart warming and witty accounts. He was truly a great man and I recognise in many of the accounts that have been posted, his charm, humour and humanity shining through. So my account is of the man whom I met at a church activist gathering called the “Justice & Peace Group”. It was at St Cecilia’s Catholic Church about a couple of miles from road we both lived in, in Worcester Park. As a group we gave our time to raise money and awareness for many needy causes. However, as other members went home to cocoa and bed, John and I went for a beer or two. Although in many ways very different people, somehow we hit it off and became friends. We would often meet up and there would always be a beer to be drank. We would discuss all manner of things and world politics was a regular topic, with John “supporting” India and I “supporting” China, to do better in the Gross Domestic Product world rankings. We confided in each …

Sally Mountford

It was such a shock to hear of John’s passing especially as we were texting each a couple days before about the football .  I’d always comment to  John about Fulham and how they were doing and John would txt me about West Ham with comments like o dear and never mind.  It won’t be the same watching them in the future.   Rest in peace John it was a pleasure to have known you.   Sally xx …

Christine MacInnes

What good fortune to start my teaching career at JP2. John King was a fantastic headteacher. He put people first and led with kindness, consistently. I was on the receiving end of ‘err, you girl’ more than once- always a case of mistaken identity and each time the fantastic smile and laughter followed. John was always quick to join in or start the fun. I found a letter in my pigeon hole once addressed to my mum. He wrote a formal school letter to tell her my skirt was too short after the teachers wore school uniform for a charity event.  John touched the lives of so many- a truly great man. If I can be a fraction of the person he was in education then I’ll have a lot to be proud of.  Thank you John, may you rest in peace. I’ll never forget you.  …

Richard Ayidah

Dear John, you still leave on! You are the salt of the earth and a light that lights up the path of so many while walking humbly before God.You always see and bring out the best in others. And one of the main reasons of my life today is because of you. My vocation in life was founded in you and you have always been a loving father to me.It is such a great privilege of mine coming to know you and having the opportunity to work with you and Kathy. May the good Lord receive you into his eternal rest in Christ Jesus.Rest well my friend. …

Philomena and Kevin Ryan

It was such a, shock to hear of John’s passing. We spent an unforgettable six weeks travelling around Kenya with John in 1987. H3e was such fun to be with especially when the hippos came out of the lake one night when we were camping in flimsy tents. John said shoo and they disappeared back into the lake.!A lovely man, sorely missed. RIP …

Anna & Eugenio Vitolo

Our Sincerest and Deepest hearfelt condolences to all the family at this very difficult time. We had the pleasure and privilege to know John for many years, he was a very dear and special friend of the family and will be missed beyond words.  John always had a smile to share, time to give and time to care, a wonderful warm natured person. May Family and Friends find some comfort in the many special memories that will be cherished and treasured forever in our hearts.  In life we are blessed to have friends whom enrich our lives and John King was truly a kind and generous person whom will never be forgotten.  “A Great Soul serves everyone all of the time, A great Soul never dies, it brings us together again and again”    “On the sands of time, you have left your footprints with Glory, Everyone will know your name and shall recall your story… “ …

Amy and Michelle Skinner

“Our legacy is really the lives we touch, the inspiration we give, altering someone’s plan – if even for a moment – and getting them to think, cry, laugh, argue. More than anything, we are remembered for our smiles; the ones we share with our closest and dearest, and the ones we bestow on a total stranger, who needed it right then, and God put you there to deliver.” – Carrie Hamilton John always made us smile. The majority of our memories of him are either Amy putting a drink in his hand or him putting a drink in ours. Together, he and his family always welcomed us to share the joy in their lives from parties to scout hall quizzes.  Sending all our love to Kathy, Matthew, Emma, Sara and Jeremy – we’re so sorry for your loss. …

Jo King

John will never be forgotten. He was so kind and caring with a wonderful sense of humour. We used to travel to work together, listening to the radio. He absoutley hated the adverts and at the time there was a particularly annoying advert for Tetley Tea. One morning driving along John unknowingly started to sing along to the advert, he was mortified when he realised but we laughed about it so much. And would go onto laugh about it in years to come.  John, you will be missed so much. You have left a massive void in the hearts of so many, you were so loved.  My heart goees out to Kathy and her loving family at this very sad time.    …

Louise George

I will forever remember my Uncle John’s kindness, thoughtfulness, wisdom and humour. I have the fondest childhood memories of long country walks together, him introducing me to new types of music and badger spotting in his garden. I feel truly blessed to have had him as my uncle. Our thoughts, support and love are with Kathy, Matthew, Emma, Sara and Jeremy at this deeply sad time. …

Kevin Meighan

So many happy memories of John.  A friend, a mentor  and  my maths teacher.  He helped and supported me in so many ways.  He gave me so much good advice when I was younger. He would also visit me at Uni, however I suspect that was more about playing on the fruit machines on Brighton pier to be honest. He introduced me to friends in Belgium at the age of 16, which introduced me to the idea of travel. I know how much his time in Africa Influenced him. I remember his smile and support on my wedding day.  A true friend and mentor. My only regret is not seeing him support the mighty Fulham in H6. John , cheers xx …