James Claude King, MD age 84 of Franklin, TN formerly of Columbia, TN passed away December 15, 2014 at his home. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church; Columbia Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow; a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons; served as a missionary in India, Mexico and Haiti. He practiced Ophthalmology in Columbia, TN for 22 years at Columbia Eye Associates. Survived by wife, Karen S. King of Franklin, TN; son, James C. (Kerry) King II of Cookeville, TN; daughters, Kathryn (Daniel) Frederick of Florida and Martha E. (Samuel) Elkins of Franklin, TN; sister, Karyl Howell of Sparta, TN; grandchildren, Scott Frederick, Jonathan Frederick, Erin (Elliot) Tordoff, Christopher King, Ella Teasley, Gracie, Christopher & Grey Elkins; great-grandchildren, Bella Frederick & Graham Frederick. Memorial services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Nashville Rescue Mission or the Wounded Warrior Project. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. www.williamsonmemorial.com