William King

Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren.
* WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding.

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 1:05PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers...
St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet.

Thursday, April 28th, 2022

William King

William O'Dell King, 70, Celina, OH passed away at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday April 26, 2022 at Divine Nursing Center of Shane Hill in Rockford, OH, with his loving family at his bedside.

He was born May 19, 1951 in Muncie, IN to William H. and Mona L. (Mitchner) King. On August 5, 1978 in St. Marys, OH he married Rose Ann Golden, who survives.

Also surviving are: daughter Chasity Ann (Tim) Paul of Parksville, KY; Grandchildren: Alideya and Zack Paul; son Troy O'Dell King (Brittney Freeman) of Celina, OH; Grandchildren: Leah King, Hayley Ortiz; brother Rick (Cindy) King of St. Marys, OH; brother-in-law Robert Seamster of N. Richmond Hills, TX.

Preceded in death by: parents Willliam and Mona King; sister Cherie Seamster.

He attended Celina Senior High School with the Class of 1969. Prior to becoming disabled due to a tragic automobile accident, he worked at Celina Municipal Power Plant. Then after the accident, he worked as a furniture builder for the Dunbar Furniture Co. in Berne, IN until 1980. His favorite pastimes included off-road 4-wheeling, searching for arrowheads, studying World War II history and following NHRA Drag Racing events.

Private family services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be directed to his family to assist with final expenses.

Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with his family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

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