Born on Oct. 24, 1941 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Charles and Eva (Haiber) King.

Wayne was a 1959 graduate of Hudson Falls High School. Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 1960 to 1966, serving a tour in Vietnam.

On March 1, 1968, he married Kathleen Robinson at Zion Episcopal Church in Hudson Falls.

Wayne worked for Finch Pruyn Paper. He retired after 31 years as a supervisor.

In his younger years, he was a member of the Elks Lodge.

Wayne loved golfing, bowling and traveling. Most of all, his grandchildren were the pride and joy of his life; he never missed their games. Wayne will be remembered for always being there for anyone; others always came first.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Keith Gorton, Rob Gorton and Bill Gorton; and an infant brother, Ricky; his sister, Denise “Dee Dee;” his mother-in-law, Evelyn Robinson; and his three brothers-in-law, Richard Chabot, Ray Chabot and David Robinson.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Robinson) King of South Glens Falls; his son, Kevin King and his wife, Holly, of Queensbury; his grandchildren, Kelsey DiCaprio, Abbey King and Ryleigh King; his siblings, Guy King, Roy Gorton, Steve Gorton, Jeff Gorton, Terry Gorton, Fay Speck and Christine Carlson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.

Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Burial with full military honors will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110; or the American Alzheimer’s Association, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY 12205.

Online condolences or floral tributes may be left by visiting www.carletonfuneralhome.net.