Russell C. King, age 84, of Knox died Sunday afternoon, December 30, 2012 at his home following a sudden illness.

Friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 and 1-3 and 6-8 p.m Thursday, January 3, 2012 at the William N. Rupert Mortuary, Inc,. 430 Mendenhall Avenue, Knox.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January, 4, 2013 in the funeral home.

A complete obituary will be posted as soon as completed.

Online condolences to Russell’s family are being accepted at this time at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com.