December 18, 1957 - May 24, 2025
James "Jim" Calvin King, Jr., 67, of Union, KY, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. He was proud to be the former owner/operator of Advanced Automotive, which originated in San Bernadino, CA, then transferred to Alexandria, KY. Jim then went on to become an Information Technology Program Manager and obtained the prestigious PMP certification. Jim formed and enjoyed many friendships through his professional associations. He enjoyed bowling and was always known for being a genuinely nice guy. He loved attending Cincinnati Bengals games, cigar clubs and bourbon club with his friends. The people that Jim associated himself with would describe him as a beautiful, nice, interesting, all-around good man. He loved deeply in his own way. In the last 3 years of Jim's life, he found his best friend in his rescued German Shepherd: Athena. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years: Julie King; son: James King, III; the children who were like his own: Jack Bower and Jessica (Matthew) Sexton and grandchildren: Ginger Bower, Tashana (Eric) Burgess, Genevieve (Peyton) Honaker, Matthew Sexton, Jr., Autumn Bower and Dylan Sexton. Visitation will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 10:00 AM until the Eulogy Service at 12:00 PM (Noon) at Connley Brothers Funeral Home, 11 East Southern Avenue, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015. Memorials are suggested to: Boone County Animal Care & Control, 5620 Idlewild Road, Burlington, KY 41005. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com