Jimmie King

Jimmie King, 63, of Red River passed away on January 20, 2007. He was raised in Ft. Worth, Texas. He married Danetta Blankenship in 1964 in Ft. Worth. Jimmie and his wife, Danetta opened Bandana Properties, the first property management company in Red River in 1980. He was proud to be a working cowboy until his health declined. He won the World Championship of Drag Racing at the 1962 NHRA Winter Nationals in Scottsdale, AZ and was inducted into the Hot Rod Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Danetta King, son, Keith King of Albuquerque, parents, James and Mattie King and sister, Carolyn Carpenter (Clayton) of Clyde, TX, mother in law, Billie Martin of Ft. Worth, TX, niece, Christi Carpenter of Abilene, TX and many extended family members and friends. Funeral service was held on January 26, 2007 at Red River Community House. Interment followed at the Red River Cemetery.