The firm changed its name two years later to Ramey & King Insurance, its current name, and King himself was involved in the business until he retired in the early '90s. Years before his retirement, he brought his twin sons James and Jeff into the business, which is now owned entirely by the King family.

In addition to his business success, King was an active community member, serving as a Denton city council member in 1974 and mayor pro tem in 1975. He was also active in several local organizations, including the Denton Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis and two churches.

King's sons remember him as a man set on always being outgoing and inclusive — and who simply loved to talk.

"He's probably the friendliest, nosiest person I ever knew," James King said. "He liked to know people just so he could interact with them."

King's personality served him well in the insurance business, where dealing with customers is of great importance.

"You have to like people to be in the business, and he did," Jeff King said. "He treated the customers like family."

King passed away at Good Samaritan Society Denton Village. He is survived by his wife Nancy, sister Genelia, sons James and Jeff, and several grandchildren.