CPT Drew Campbell King Sr.

CPT Drew Campbell King Sr.

Birth
Death
23 May 1936
Burial
Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA
Plot
Section H, Lot 018 W 1/2
Memorial ID
11118292 View Source
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Son of R. L. King and Augusta Weise. D. C. King married Mamie Saulnier Nov 10, 1891, in Harris Co., Texas.

Houston Fire Department from 1898-1936
He was captain of Fire Station Number 7, and was one of the eldest members of continuous service in the Houston Fire Department at the time of his death. He was known to be a strict disciplinarian and he kept his Colt .45 pistol stuck in his belt. During one discussion with his crew at the station he shot a round into the ceiling. He was a member of the Maccabee Lodge.

Father of D. C. King, Jr., C. C. King, and a daughter, Leola Dale Clark who passed away on May 29, 1922. Brother of Nettie Machen, Alice Drabow, Annie Schwecke, Matilda Schwecke, and Lillian Lewis.
Son of R. L. King and Augusta Weise. D. C. King married Mamie Saulnier Nov 10, 1891, in Harris Co., Texas.

Houston Fire Department from 1898-1936
He was captain of Fire Station Number 7, and was one of the eldest members of continuous service in the Houston Fire Department at the time of his death. He was known to be a strict disciplinarian and he kept his Colt .45 pistol stuck in his belt. During one discussion with his crew at the station he shot a round into the ceiling. He was a member of the Maccabee Lodge.

Father of D. C. King, Jr., C. C. King, and a daughter, Leola Dale Clark who passed away on May 29, 1922. Brother of Nettie Machen, Alice Drabow, Annie Schwecke, Matilda Schwecke, and Lillian Lewis.

Inscription

I have fought the good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (: accessed ), memorial page for CPT Drew Campbell King Sr. (1 Dec 1869–23 May 1936), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11118292, citing Glenwood Cemetery, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Julie Karen Hancock (Cooper) Jackson (contributor 24420413).