Vernon King
Vernon King | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 16th district | |
| Missouri House of Representatives | |
| In office 1973–unknown | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1923 |
| Died | 2017 (aged 93–94) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ruth Marriott |
| Children | 3 (2 sons, 1 daughter) |
Vernon Cordell King (October 20, 1923 - February 14, 2017) was an American Democratic politician who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. He was born in Ray County, Missouri, on a farm near Lawson and Vibbard. He was educated at Ray County public schools, Central Missouri State University, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. He married Ruth Marriott at Excelsior Springs, Missouri. He also served in the United States Army as a tank commander[1] during the Battle of the Bulge. He received three purple hearts during the war.[2]
References
- ^ Kirkpatrick, James C. Official Manual State of Missouri 1975-1976. Jefferson City, Missouri: Von Hoffmann Press, Inc. p. 119.
- ^ "Vernon Cordell King obituary". Retrieved 2026-01-31.