Francis J. King Jr.

Francis J. King, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025. He was the loving husband of Cheryl A. (Reynolds) King.

Francis was born in Concord, Massachusetts on April 10, 1942, son of the late Francis J. Sr. and Helen (Paul) King. He was raised and educated in Maynard, graduating from Maynard High School, class of 1960. Upon graduation Francis enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country. Francis and Cheryl married on May 9, 1976, and settled in Maynard.

Francis started as a call firefighter for the town of Maynard in 1963. He became a full-time firefighter in 1967. Francis achieved the ranking of Captain in 1978. He served the Maynard Fire Department for 45 years, retiring in 2007. Francis also worked for the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy for fifty years, starting in the mail department.

Family was most important to Francis. He enjoyed reading, firearms training and spending time outdoors. Francis was a lifetime member of the Maynard Lodge of Elk’s.

Francis is survived by his wife, Cheryl King of Maynard, MA; his son, Michael F. King and wife Melanie of Fitchburg, MA; his Step-daughter Wanda Scott of Maynard, MA; his brothers, Bill King of Nashua, NH; Chris King and wife Linda of Norfolk, VA; Thomas King of Hudson, MA; his six grandchildren; Jenna, Mikkaela, Mark, Ariel, Jayden, Mackenzie, and two great grandchildren; Brayleigh and Landon. Francis was predeceased by his grandchildren Kyleigh and Jasmine.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Francis on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at the Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home, 42 Concord Street, Maynard. Francis’s Graveside Service will be celebrated on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery, 260 Great Road, Maynard, MA 01754.

Gifts in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association 320 Nevada St #201, Newton, MA 02460.