Benjamin Harrison King was born on March 9, 2010, in Farmington, Missouri to Nathanial and Demanda (Rector) King. Benjamin enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding his 4-wheeler, and playing video games. He also enjoyed playing football, 3-D printing, and spending time with his girlfriend, and his friends and family. Benjamin passed away on August 6, 2026, having reached the age of 16. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers Richard Rector and Richard Pinson.
Benjamin is survived by:
Mother: Demanda King and her husband and Ben’s dad, William Pinson
Father: Nathanial King
Brothers: Noah Pinson and Jaxxon Pinson
Sister: Olivia King
Girlfriend: Liv Reprogle - The “Liv” of his life!
Relatives: Aunt Crissy and Uncle Bub, Aunt Jennifer, Aunt Crystal, & Aunt Krystal and Uncle Kiko
Grandparents: Beverly Rector and partner, Chris Hurst, Linda & Tom Buxton, Linda Graham, Rodney King and his wife Barb
Special Cousins: Makayla (Sis) and Jason Jr. (Lil Bub)
Special Friends: Robbie and Jennifer Kindlesparger
His deer camp “FRAMILY”, and many other cousins, aunts, uncles, friends and family also survive.
A memorial remembrance will be held August 7, 2026, at 10:00 P.M. at the Central High School Football Field in Park Hills, Missouri. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12pm until 3pm at the Central Field House in Park Hills, Missouri. Coplin Funeral Home of Park Hills, Missouri is in charge of the funeral arrangements.