Thomas D. King, Jr, 68, of Bellefonte, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center in State College. He was born on August 19, 1957, in Clinton County, PA to the late Thomas D. Sr. King and Margaret (Shay) King.
Tom was a 1975 graduate of Bald Eagle Area High School. After high school he worked at Cerro Metal Products in Bellefonte for over 35 years until his retirement. Tom cherished the outdoors, with a love for hunting, fishing, and camping with his family. Tom treasured every moment he attended all his grandchildren’s sporting events. Tom enjoyed watching hunting shows and football, especially Penn State and Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a member of the American Legion in Milesburg.
Tom is survived by his two daughters, Angela King of Milesburg and Heather King of Bellefonte, by 3 grandchildren, Hunter Hockenberry (Emily) of Pine Grove, Mackenzie Hockenberry and Rylee Hockeberry, both of Milesburg.
In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon L. King, Niece Tracy L. Davis, and great nephew, Tyler Davis.
Friends and family will be received on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 9am until 10am, at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. & Victorian Crematory, 135 W. Main Street, Howard PA 16841. (Formerly Kader Neff Funeral Home) A memorial service will begin at 10am at the funeral home with Pastor Doug Mellott officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Schenck’s Cemetery, Howard. Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. 135 W. Main Street, Howard PA 16841.
Online condolences may be made to the family at wetzlerfuneralhome.com