Jo Harriet King

Jo Harriet King was born on January 10, 1944, to Joseph Carroll (JC) and Nettie Mae Jackson. Jo was reunited in heaven with the love of her life, Michael King, on September 17, 2024.

Jo grew up on the family farm in Prosper, Texas. Jo learned how to farm with her three brothers, Bobby, Brice, and Nolan until the family moved to Midland.

Jo and Mike began their courtship at Midland High School and were voted King & Queen of MHS’s Catoico. They continued dating while attending separate places of higher education. Jo earned her Registered Nursing diploma at the Lillie Jolly School of Nursing in Houston, Texas, in 1965. Mike and Jo married on May 28, 1966, in Midland. Jo worked as an RN to support Mike while he finished his education. Jo finished her nursing career in August of 2009 with 19 years of service at Shannon Medical Center.

Their love for each other was a model for their children Jessica Michelle, Ryan Lee, and Kristin Harriet. When Jo & Mike moved to San Angelo, they met some lifelong friends. Jo was actually covering an Avon route when she met Sandy Moore. Their friendships flourished and the families joined together for many activities: church, watching Ryan play ball, crafting, and vacationing. Jo and Mike were blessed by Sandy and Dude until the last days of their lives.

Jo is survived by her children: Michelle and Chad Sims, Ryan and Crystal King, and Kristin and Clay Hunt. Her grandchildren are left behind: Carlee Jo and Macee Mae Sims; Kenzie King; Stella, Harriet, Lux, and Pierce Hunt. In addition, Jo leaves behind her brothers and wives: Brice and Sarah Jackson; Bobby and Helen Jackson; Nolan and Nita Jackson; brother-in-law, Mark. Jo is survived by many nieces, nephews and family friends, Sandy and Armon (Dude) Moore and their children and families: Shanna (Kevin) Saverance and children; Kelli (Ry) Thompson and children.

The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:00 A.M., - 10:45 A.M., Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Harper Funeral Home with the service beginning at 11:00 A.M.

Pallbearers for the service will be Chad Sims, Ryan King, Clay Hunt, Mark King, Mike Jackson, Armon (Dude) Moore, Kevin Saverance, and Ry Thompson.

The family would like to extend thanks to those who cared for Jo and Mike in the past years: The Crest, The Springs, Lyndale, Sagecrest and Laura Perez in San Angelo; Teresa’s House in Argyle, Alexandria and Julian from Arcy Hospice, along with a host of others.

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to West Texas Rehab or an organization of your choice.