Iris Mae King
May 28, 1933 – April 22, 2021
Iris Mae King, 87, a lifelong resident of Owings passed away April 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 28, 1933 in Lower Marlboro to Hugh Stanley and Hazel Ethel (Marcellas) Jackson. Iris Mae was raised in Lower Marlboro and graduated from Calvert High School. She married William Benjamin “Buddy” King in 1954 and they lived in Owings. Iris Mae was employed as a secretary and bookkeeper for many people and companies including Harry Sturdivant, Judge Perry Bowen, Southern Maryland Oil, Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Dr. Kenneth Kates, DDS and Dr. Lucinda Keller, DDS. She also worked for the Owings Post Office delivering mail for several years and volunteered at the Calvert County Election Board as a polling house official before retiring at the age of 81. Iris Mae was a dedicated member of Mt. Harmony United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, helped with church dinners, and was member of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Iris Mae had many interests and talents, including bowling and writing poetry. She was a senior bowling champion and was a member of the bowling team at the Senior Olympics in Towson. She enjoyed writing and won honorable mention for a poem she had published. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, playing Scrabble and card games, and spending time with her family, especially the love of her life Buddy, her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Iris Mae is survived by her husband William B. “Buddy” King, Sr. of Owings, children William B. “Skipper” King, Jr. of Owings, Robert H. King and wife Patti of Prince Frederick, Scarlett Coblentz and husband Andy of Frederick, and Douglas Alan King and wife Amy of Owings. She is also survived by grandchildren, Leah Coblentz, Jonathan Coblentz and wife Jaqueline, Schylur, Vallen, and Brody King, and Heather and Bruce Lyons, great-grandchildren Rachael and Juniper Coblentz, sister Carolyn Ruth Jackson, brother Hugh Stanley Jackson Jr., and wife Fran, nephews Hugh S. Jackson III, John W. Jackson, and Jackson Moran and nieces Yvonne Scott and Melissa Catron.
Pallbearers will be John Ireland, Dennis Ireland, Darrell Ireland, Lee King, Lester King, and Schylur King.
The service will be livestreamed on Zoom via the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4102570000.
Visitation
Monday, April 26, 2021
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
&
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Services
- Funeral Service
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
11:00 AM
Interment
- Burial
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23 Apr 2021
4:04pm
Growing up in Owings and being surrounded by the King family has given me such fond memories. Iris Mae was beautiful and always so welcoming at their home. It breaks my heart to know of the pain that Buddy and family are going through at this difficult time. I pray that the great memories of your loved one help during the many days ahead without her. Love, Debbie
City
Owings
State
Maryland
23 Apr 2021
5:13pm
Iris Mae King was among the kindest, fairest, least judgmental people I have known. We met at Mt. Harmony UMC in 1994 and from our first meeting she showed only kindness, encouragement, humor, and compassion. Through the years we shared our love of music, and she willingly and thoughtfully shared her knowledge of Calvert County, its history, stories of Lower Marlboro, and of her life. I’m grateful to have known you, Iris Mae, and will love you always. Buddy, Skip, and the rest of the family–you have my heartfelt sympathy. Hugs for you all.
City
North Beach
State
MD
23 Apr 2021
7:54pm
I am sorry for the loss of this beautiful Lady. I am sending my love and prayers for the family. God really blessed us all for letting us know such a wonderful Lady.
City
New Bethlehem
State
Pennsylvania
25 Apr 2021
10:50am
Buddy and family we just received the sad news that Iris Mae had passed away. Sue and I send our prayers and condolences. She was a fantastic wife ,mother ,grandmother and great grandmother and she and Buddy had a blessed marriage. It seems like only yesterday that Buddy and I joined forces in Upper Marlboro to lead the Soil Conservation Services programs . But as any successful man has to admit, behind him is a loving caring wife and Iris Mae was that woman. We hope it brings some peace during these sad times to know that she is now resting in the arms of Jesus waiting for that wonderful day when He returns and we are all together again. What a joyous time that will be when we can see our loved ones again.
Bob & Sue Halstead Homosassa, Fl.
City
Homosassa
State
Fl
26 Apr 2021
6:03pm
I am sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathy and condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
City
Owings
State
MD
18 May 2021
11:19am
On behalf of my wife and family please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your wife Iris Mae. I can still remember from many years ago how your wife came to our house and took myself and my two sisters to Bible School at Mt Harmony. We normally attended Smithville so that year we went to two Bible School sessions. You know Ms King was very persuasive to be able to talk us into doing that!
City
Owings
State
Md
5 Jan 2022
11:19am
Upon the return of our 2021 Christmas card, I discovered this sad news. Though it has been a few years since we have had contact with your family, Buddy is often in our thoughts. Your family is in our prayers as we recall with fondness the memories of Iris Mae.
Larry and Bonnie Roberts Haymarket, VA
City
Haymarket
State
VA
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Growing up in Owings and being surrounded by the King family has given me such fond memories. Iris Mae was beautiful and always so welcoming at their home. It breaks my heart to know of the pain that Buddy and family are going through at this difficult time. I pray that the great memories of your loved one help during the many days ahead without her. Love, Debbie
Iris Mae King was among the kindest, fairest, least judgmental people I have known. We met at Mt. Harmony UMC in 1994 and from our first meeting she showed only kindness, encouragement, humor, and compassion. Through the years we shared our love of music, and she willingly and thoughtfully shared her knowledge of Calvert County, its history, stories of Lower Marlboro, and of her life. I’m grateful to have known you, Iris Mae, and will love you always. Buddy, Skip, and the rest of the family–you have my heartfelt sympathy. Hugs for you all.
I am sorry for the loss of this beautiful Lady. I am sending my love and prayers for the family. God really blessed us all for letting us know such a wonderful Lady.
Buddy and family we just received the sad news that Iris Mae had passed away. Sue and I send our prayers and condolences. She was a fantastic wife ,mother ,grandmother and great grandmother and she and Buddy had a blessed marriage. It seems like only yesterday that Buddy and I joined forces in Upper Marlboro to lead the Soil Conservation Services programs . But as any successful man has to admit, behind him is a loving caring wife and Iris Mae was that woman. We hope it brings some peace during these sad times to know that she is now resting in the arms of Jesus waiting for that wonderful day when He returns and we are all together again. What a joyous time that will be when we can see our loved ones again.
Bob & Sue Halstead Homosassa, Fl.
I am sorry for your loss and send my deepest sympathy and condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
On behalf of my wife and family please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your wife Iris Mae. I can still remember from many years ago how your wife came to our house and took myself and my two sisters to Bible School at Mt Harmony. We normally attended Smithville so that year we went to two Bible School sessions. You know Ms King was very persuasive to be able to talk us into doing that!
Upon the return of our 2021 Christmas card, I discovered this sad news. Though it has been a few years since we have had contact with your family, Buddy is often in our thoughts. Your family is in our prayers as we recall with fondness the memories of Iris Mae.
Larry and Bonnie Roberts Haymarket, VA