Roy Lynn King

Roy Lynn King, born August 14, 1932, in Wellington to James Luther Lawrence King and Lula Lois Hall-King, passed peacefully at home on January 19, 2026, at the age of 93.

Roy was preceded in death by his siblings Lloyd King, Jimmy King, Jerrye Smith, and Danny King. For more than twenty years, he made his home on the Meers farm south of Pampa—a place he loved and where he found peace.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Dorothy Louise Meers of Pampa; daughters and sons-in-law Eulaine and Ken McIntosh, and Michelle and Dave Beech; grandchildren Tap, Wiley, and Mariah McIntosh; and sixteen nieces and nephews from the King and Meers families.

Affectionately known as “The Hugging Preacher,” Roy was known for his warmth, kindness, and ability to make people feel welcomed and safe. He graduated from Brite College of the Bible at Texas Christian University in 1958 and served as a minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) across Texas, Arizona, Missouri, Mississippi, and California. Even in retirement, he continued serving through interim ministry and pulpit supply, including First Presbyterian, Pampa and First Presbyterian in Clarendon.

Roy was deeply committed to camps, retreats, and spiritual formation and played a role in the beginnings of Ekklesia Global. He will be remembered for his compassion, wit, humility, and lifelong devotion to people and faith.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 31, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Pampa, Texas, followed by a graveside service at Fairview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may to one of the following: Good Samaritan Christian Services, 409 N. Ward, Pampa, Texas 79065; Ekklesia Global – Healing Religious Trauma and Building Beloved Community: https://ekklesialove.com/donate/; and Ministerial Relief and Assistance, Pension Fund of the Christian Church: https://pensionfund.my.site.com/giving/dn8n__SiteDonation.