Paul Douglas King, age 63, of Cornelia, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. 

Born on July 12, 1959, in Demorest, he was the son of the late Silas James King and Sarah Louise Gibson King. Mr. King worked at Magnolia/Westlake Windows and Doors for a number of years. He loved fishing, photography, driving, eating, storytelling, and was a good swimmer. Paul put everyone else before himself which was shown by how greatly he loved his family and community. Mr. King was a dedicated member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, choir member, and trustee. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Alexander King; brother, Michael Orlando King; and grandchildren: Braédon Amir Quillian and Kanon Trombly. 

Survivors include his wife, Edna Benard-King of Cornelia; sons, Jermiah King, Clarkesville and Clinton Benard, Atlanta; daughters and sons-in-law: Ashley King, Tucson, AZ, Shunquella and Willie Mayfield, Cleveland, Sharniece Quillian, Demorest, Aleyah Malone, Clarkesville, Najhia Butler, Alpharetta, Jacquline Benard, Miami, FL, Kaylatee and Mobolaji Odetola, Sandy Springs, and Diamond Harris and William, Brooklyn, NY; 13 grandchildren; special friends, Billy Joe Jenkins and Chance; special aunt, Winnie Gibson; numerous other special aunts and uncles; and a host of other family and friends. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Shady Grove Baptist Church with Bishop Ernest Burns officiating.  

The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the funeral home. 

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

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