Carl David King, age 86 of Newaygo and formerly of Springfield, Michigan, passed away Monday, June 1, 2009 at his home. Carl was born on July 13, 1922 in Edgerton, Ohio to Benjamin Lawrence and Ethel May (Bowersox) King. Carl married Betty Jane Mapes and she preceded him in death in 1948. He married Helen Mary Sass McCormick and she also preceded him in death in 1971. He married Margaret L. Campbell on November 13, 1971 in Olivet, Michigan. Carl worked in the Civilian Conservation Corporation and later started work in a military airplane bomber factory in Ypsilanti until he joined the United States Army. Upon return from the military, he started work for the City of Battle Creek, had worked for the Eaton Corporation and had worked part time as a security guard at Miller indoor and outdoor theatres. Carl eventually started work for the City of Springfield and retired in June 1985 as a Public Works Supervisor for the City of Springfield. Carl enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting; taking care of his yard and was known for his slogan, if you dont like the style, get out of the pile. Carl served in the United States Army during World War II in Europe and Africa where he had been a P.O.W. and had received the Purple Heart award. He is survived by his wife, Margaret L. of Newaygo; his son, Dale A. Campbell of Richmond, Virginia; daughters, Susan (Alvin) Taylor of Battle Creek; Sherry (Tim) Knipp of Ashland, Kentucky; Merry (Jack) Leclear of Burlington, Michigan; Penny (Ray) Stout of Serveville, Tennesee; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; his sister, Marilyn (Gene) Rupp of Montpelier, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his son, Carl David King Jr. in 1993 and by his son-in-law, Grant Bruish in 1994. VISITATION & SERVICES: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 6-8pm at the Crandell Funeral Home White Cloud Chapel with services at 8pm at the funeral home. VISITATION : Friday, June 5, 2009 at the Royal Funeral Home Battle Creek, Michigan from 5-9pm at the funeral home. SERVICES : Saturday, June 6, 2009 at 11:00am the Royal Funeral Home Battle Creek. INTERMENT : Memorial Gardens of Battle Creek. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Church of the donors choice or Hospice of Michigan, Newaygo County.