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Omer E. King, 77
February 21, 2022
Omer Eli King, 77, died at Hershey Medical Center on Monday, February 21, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha (Marty) S. (Kanagy) King. He was born in Belleville, Pennsylvania on April 22, 1944 and was the son of the late Daniel N. and Sylvia (Hostetler) King.
Omer attended school until grade nine when he left to work the family farm. After receiving his GED, he went on to receive his Master of Divinity from Eastern Baptist (Palmer) Theological Seminary. Omer formally retired in 2013 after serving 43 years as a Pastor and Interim Pastor with the Brethren in Christ and Mennonite Churches. After he retired, he drove school bus in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and also in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
He and his wife, Marty, have lived in Brethren Village for three years and are long-time members of the Brethren in Christ Church community. Omer was strongly mission-minded and had a passion for inviting others to Jesus, connecting with them in loving relationships, equipping them to serve, and supporting them as they were sent into the world.
Omer also had a passion for learning about his ancestry and spent much time tracking down information back to the tenth generation. He also loved his extended family and spent over 25 happy summers gathering together at the “King Cabin”. Family will remember him, not only for his love for Jesus, but also for his genuine interest and care for their lives and his love for fun and fireworks.
In addition to Marty, Omer is survived by his children, Nathan D. King, Lititz and Jeffrey S. King, Lancaster, and 1 grandson, Alexander (Xander) V. King as well as one brother, Samuel (Joyce) King, Belleville, PA and three sisters, Nancy (Richard) Marsh, Jacksonville, FL, Esther (Glenn) Troyer, Sugarcreek, OH, and Verna (Guy) Rocker, Port Leyden, NY along with many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Omer was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel N. King, Jr. and a sister.
Funeral services will be 4:00pm on Friday, March 4 at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Warren Hoffman. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until the start of the funeral service on Friday, March 4, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 3110 Lititz Pike Lititz, PA 17543. The burial at Locust Grove Cemetery in Belleville will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be sent to Brethren in Christ World Missions, https://bicus.org/missions/, 431 Grantham Road Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
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May 05, 2022
Martha you have lost the love of your life and we have lost a dear friend. We are grateful to have known Omer and look forward to seeing him again in Heavenly places. Omer was a blessing to everyone. Joe and I loved him like a brother. We will never forget his warm friendly smile and his love for ministry. Martha, Jeff and Nathan, please know that you are in our prayers.
Joe and Carol Brown
March 06, 2022
Dear Marty,. Words cannot say how sad we are to hear of the passing of Omar. He was such a devout man for Jesus. PK influenced our lives while he was at Hebron. We can see him sitting on his stool while we took notes in our notepads. The both of you were such loving people. He truly helped Hebron to “grow up” while he was there. He will truely be missed. Love., Marvin and Marcia Horst
March 05, 2022
Dear Marty, Thinking of you during your time of loss. I remember Omer well and always enjoyed his smile. You both were young people that I looked up to when my father was your pastor at Big Valley. I will treasure the memories. May God bless you with His presence and peace as He provides comfort as you grieve. Charles and Miriam Sollenberger
March 05, 2022
Dear Marty, Thinking of you during this time! The angels took Mother, Anna Lapp, on the 19th! We miss her sorely but are happy she is with Jesus in Heaven, and loved ones there❤️Wish we could see a glimpse into Gloryland! Much love & prayers
March 05, 2022
Marty,
Ida and I are saddened by Omer’s passing. We were looking forward to catching up with you & Omer at LAC when we returned from Florida. We pray that God will surround you with his love and that you will experience his peaceful presence in this new season of life.
Dale & Ida Weaver
March 04, 2022
Dear Marty & family,
We were so sorry to hear of Pastor King’s passing! Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this time of abrupt change🙏. So thankful as we draw from our Savior’s strength we can be assured of His loving care to face the tomorrows. We are most grateful for your kindnesses & care you so graciously gave to us during your time of pastoring at New Guilford!🙏 Love & prayers, Bill & Joyce
February 28, 2022
With great sorry, widows and single mothers of Liberty Transformation church Iganga, Uganda, send their condolences to the family, relatives and the church of our beloved the late Omer King! He has been a lovely friend to us making sure that we get food to feed our families. We know that you are now with Lord, we are going to miss your presence for a while but we hope to see you in the glory to come. To all friends and relatives, be strong and courageous! May his soul rest into eternal peace.
Pr Ronald Kasirye
February 28, 2022
Marty and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of Omer. Sending our love and heartfelt sympathy. Glenn and I continue to lift you up in prayer. May you experience God’s love and peace as He comforts you now and in the days, months ahead.
Glenn and Ann Smith
February 27, 2022
Dear Marty and family, Bob and I were sorry to hear of PK’s passing. We will always remember the tremendous love and support he gave us during Christian’s death. I think Christian’s funeral service was the most beautiful service I ever experienced. I can still hear his voice and see him holding the little ball Christian threw to him. PK was also great in reminding me that God was big enough to handle our questions and the importance of voicing our doubts to God from a perspective of faith. His help was so important to both of us to process Christian’s death. I am sure you were a big support to him as he ministered to us. May God be so close to you during this time of your great loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. I just had a thought of Christian running up to see PK in heaven! God bless and keep you. Sending love and prayers, Debbie and Bob Detwiler
February 25, 2022
Marty, you have our sympathy in the passing of PK. We have such good memories of time spent with you two. May your feel the peace, comfort and strength of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
February 24, 2022
Dear Martha,
May you be upheld by the God of all comfort.🥀
Alta Sharp Smith
February 24, 2022
Marty, it’s been a while since we have seen you folks at Cedar Heights BIC, but Omer made a fantastic impression on everyone he met. He loved the Lord and was never afraid to say it. May he walk those streets of gold and be a shining light! Prayers for comfort until you meet again.
February 24, 2022
Marty and family although this is very sad, know that Omer leaves behind a lot of happy memories that will be reflected on forevermore. He was a peaceful gentleman that offered that peace to all that knew him.
Jeannie and Mike
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