Samuel M. King, Jr. age 76 and longtime resident of Atkinson, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 following a long illness.

Sam was born on December 20, 1938 in Fitchburg, MA the son of the late Samuel M. and Helen E. (Tibbetts) King. He was raised and educated in both Greenwood and Wakefield, MA. He graduated from Wakefield High School Class of 1957. Following graduation, Sam enrolled in classes at East Coast Aero-Tech. Upon completion of these classes, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After serving for two years, he was honorably discharged.

Sam worked as an international sales representative for over twenty-five years for the Ideal Tape Company in Lowell, MA. Sam's job gave him and his wife, Pat the opportunity to travel the world together.

He was an avid reader who also enjoyed playing golf. He enjoyed following all the local professional and college sports teams on the radio. Sam enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and working around his home.

Sam is survived by his wife of forty-eight years, Patricia L. (Ackerson) of Atkinson. His son, Dr. Timothy M. King of Woodbury, CT. His brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bob and JoAnn Ackerson of Ossipe, NH. His sisters-in-law, Kim Ackerson of Windham, NH and Sharon Ackerson of Merrimack, NH. Several nieces and nephews also survive him.

At the request of Sam's family, there are no calling hours or funeral services. A private burial with Army Military Honors will take place at a later date. In-lieu of flowers, donations are requested to: Memorial Slone Kettering Cancer Center giving.mskcc.org .