James Edward King, 85, of Pinehurst, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mr. King was born March 1, 1925 in Richmond County, a son of the late M.J. and Ida Barfield King. He had retired from the United States Air Force and was a member of the Intercontinental Church of God in Fayetteville. Surviving are his wife, Mollie Colvin King of the home; step-son, Mike Poplin and family of Winston Salem; brothers, Bobby and Ronald King of Rockingham; sister, Brenda Kirk of Rockingham; special nephew, Bill Brown and several other nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at Richmond County Memorial Park with Rev. Robert Nunnery officiating. The family will greet friends from 12:30 – 1:30 PM Friday at Carter Funeral Home in Rockingham.