Jesse "Harlon" King

Jesse "Harlon" King, age 75, of Macon, formerly of Alto, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Born on October 22, 1949, in Habersham County, he was a son of the late James Amos and Henrietta Wiley King. Harlon worked with Maxwell Grave Service for a number of years. He enjoyed farm life and was especially fond of animals and diet Mountain Dew. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Reece Lee King.

Survivors include his brothers, Baxter, Dexter, and Robert King; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sara Canup (Gary) and Ann Youngblood (Scott); several nieces and nephews; and a special aunt, Gervis Taylor.

Funeral services are 4 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin & McEntire, with Rev. Wes King officiating. Interment will follow the service in Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2 pm until the service hour on Saturday, at the funeral home.

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.