Mr. Johnny Winston King, 72, of Wesson, Mississippi, passed away at his home on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Wesson, Mississippi. Johnny was born on December 16, 1953 in Brookhaven, MS, to Henry Reuben King and Inez McGee King.

The family will receive visitors at New Hope Methodist Church on Highway 550 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation at New Hope beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 22 with graveside services following in the New Hope Cemetery.

Johnny King was born in Brookhaven, MS, where he was raised and lived. He was a lifelong member of New Hope Methodist Church. Johnny married Particia Linton King on August 12, 1977. They shared forty-nine happy years and had two sons, Hank and Jared. Johnny taught auto mechanics at the Brookhaven Vo-Tech Center and then worked at the Lincoln County Schools Bus Shop. During his life, Johnny enjoyed spending time with his family. He square-danced, rode motorcycles, rode horses, and loved his grandchildren. After retiring, Johnny hauled gravel.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Inez King, His brother Robert King, his sister Billie Rose King.

Johnny is survived by his wife Patricia, his son Hank (Kristin King), his son Jared (Amanda King), and his three grandchildren Emma King, John Henry King, Jackson King, his two sisters Betty King Stelz (Buddy Stelz) and Patricia King Reinartz (John Reinartz).