LAUREL - Rev. Alton Clarence King, 65 of Laurel, died Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013 at Dorchester General Hospital, Cambridge, Md. He was born on Friday, July 16, 1948. The son of Alton O. King and Annie King in Milford, and was the oldest of eight children. He was preceded in death by his father Alton "Ollie" King. He obtained a Master's Degree in Theology and he served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Rev. King most recently served as the Pastor of the Eastern Shore Community Church of God in Georgetown. He also served as Pastor in communities throughout Delaware, Maryland and Maine during his ministry career. He was an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God, Cleveland, Tenn. and began serving in credentialed ministry in 1980. He also served as a Chaplain for the Ellendale Georgetown V.F.W Post #2931 and was a lifetime Member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Rev. King was also a credentialed counselor with the American Association of Christian Counselors. He sang with a local gospel singing group, the King Ambassadors. He was an avid sports fan, and enjoyed NASCAR , Football, Baseball ,with his Red Sox being his favorite team. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and spoiling them. He loved playing and coaching the men's softball for many years and coaching little league baseball. He leaves behind his loving wife of 42 years, Debbie King; his mother, Annie B. King; two daughters, Deana Morris and husband Pastor Darrel Morris, Jennifer Stevens and Pastor Andy Stevens; and seven siblings, Linda Ashley, J. Edward King, Dwight King, Barry King, Michael King, Beverly Wong and Brenda Whittington. Also, four grandchildren, PFC, Colin Morris, Reece and Layne Morris and Micah Stevens, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Milford Church of God, 500 N. Walnut Street, Milford, where friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for visitation. Interment will be private. Arrangements handled by Berry Short Funeral Home.