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Robert "Bob" Emmett King, Jr.

January 27, 1957 — November 6, 2024

Bay St. Louis

Robert "Bob" Emmett, King, Jr., 68, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 in Slidell, LA.

Bob was born in Baton Rouge, LA and moved with his family when he was three to Metairie, LA. He attended New Orleans Academy from K-12 where he lettered in football, track, and was commander of the regiment, appointed to the United States Navy. He later resigned and graduated from Tulane University with a BA then he received a BS from LSU, and a MS from USM. He moved to Bay St. Louis, MS and worked at NASA with NAVO Oceanographic Office for over twenty years. He loved his work, co-workers, friends, stained glass works and taking care of his property.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Emmett King, Sr.

He is survived by his mother, Alice Lauderdale Baird of Waveland, MS; sister, Alice (Dusty) Lauderdale King of Bay St. Louis, MS; brother, John Baird King (Vickie) of Baton Rouge, LA and numerous cousins in Dyersburg, TN, Madison, AL, and New Orleans, LA.

A private Burial Service will be held at a later date.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert "Bob" Emmett, Jr. 

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