IN MEMORY OF CARLTON WAYNE KING CHIEF TAX APPRAISER (Ret) October 28, 1941-December 17, 2007

Butts County lost a great man on December 17, 2007 with the passing of Wayne King, who served Butts County from February of 1983 until his official retirement in March of 2007. Wayne brought with him a love of his work in appraising that inspired others who would work with him down through the years. He was a tireless individual who would always work side by side with his staff to make sure the job got done, sometimes overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds to ensure completion of whatever task was at hand. He earned the loyalty and love of his staff many times over through the years because he set a high standard of excellence for his department and then made sure that each individual in that department lived up to their potential. Through encouragement, humor and compassion, he set an example of a good and honest man who was charged with one of the most difficult jobs in the county government. His reputation was always one of unimpeachable integrity. His fellow department heads knew him as a respected colleage; his staff knew him as their friend and leader; his superiors knew him as equal to any task and they put their trust in his abilities to shepherd the tax appraisal process fairly and accurately. In memory of Wayne, his staff and other employees have shared their thoughts about him and what he meant to them. Their comments are reprinted below.

Dear Friends and Family, I regret to tel you all that last night we lost our dear brother, Wayne King. Our loss was heaven's gain. The man that we all had grown to love was officially promoted to the ultimate high. I pray that you will all join me in praying for Faye and all of Wayne's family Sharon Harbin, Appraiser II, Butts County Tax Assessors Office Let me say this; you will always be here in heart and spirit. Knowing you the way I do, I will be encouraged to do the best at my job. Charles McKeehan, Appraiser I, Butts County Tax Assessors Office The County has a lost a good man and an honest man. Billy Singley, Chief Building Official, Butts County Community Development Wayne King was the respected elder of the county's management staff. Younger department heads often sought his sound and honest advice on a variety of subjects and sometimes his advice could cause you to laugh and sometimes it could sting but you knew he always meant it from his heart and that he was trying to show you that he cared about you and wanted you to succeed. He inspired us with his compassion, his humor and his razor sharp wit. You will be missed my friend and I'm honored that I can call you that. Michael Brewer, Deputy County Administrator, Butts County Administration He was wonderful and a very good man. People like that don't come along every day. Lynn Williamson, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, Butts County Administration Heaven's gain, Butts County's loss. Dianne Holloway, County Clerk, Butts County Commissioners Office He was an extraordinary man who will be greatly missed. Marty Long, Superintendent & Road Department Employees, Butts County Public Works Wayne King was a dear friend to many and this county is deeply sadded by his loss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and closest friends and co-workers. Sonya Forrest, Code Enforcement Officer, Butts County Community Development I was honored to know him for a little while; it is comforting to know he is now with our Savior, Jesus Christ Van Whaler, County Administrator, Butts County Administration Wayne King cared deeply for this county and the people of this county. He will be missed by all of us who worked with him. Corky Thomas, GIS Coordinator, Butts County Tax Assessors Office Wayne was a boss that loved to teach as he worked. Appraising was his passion and he was very much dedicated to it. Dedication, sincerity and honesty is what I'll remember the most. Debra Mathis, Data Processor, Butts County Tax Assessors Office Wayne King was a true professional. He knew his job, knew how to get it done and, most importantly, got it done while treating people with fairness and respect. Wayne had a heart of gold and willingly took the time to help anyone who asked. His knowledge of the history of our community and the tales he would tell will be greatly missed. Jim Herbert, Director, Butts County Parks & Recreation Wayne King shall always be remembered. He was my friend and mentor. Mary Turner, Deputy Chief Appraiser, Butts County Tax Assessors Office Wayne King was a mixture of serious, funny, honest, dedicated and hard-working. The best friend and boss anyone could ever have! Anne Smith, Customer Service Clerk, Butts County Tax Assessors Office Wayne King was really a wonderful person. He will be dearly missed. I did not have the pleasure of working for him because he had already retired, but I know him in spirit through the people that I work with that did work with him. His spirit will always be with us in the Assessors Office. Linda Thomason, Customer Service Clerk, Butts County Tax Assessors Office Wayne sincerely cared for people and wanted them to utilize their abilities for the betterment of others! Jim Wallace, Appraiser III, Butts County Tax Assessors Office I am honored to have known and worked for Wayne. He has truly been an inspiration to me. He always had an encouraging word. He was a wonderful teacher and absolutely the best boss anyone could have ever asked for. He has touched our hearts and will be deeply missed by all of us that were fortunate to have known him. May he rest in peace. Sharon Harbin, Appraiser II, Butts County Tax Assessors Office He was well loved and he will be very well missed. I miss him already. Darlene Tyson, Custodian, Butts County Facilities Management A wonderful man, friend, and co-worker. Faye and family have our deepest sympathy and love. Memories of Wayne will be in our hearts forever. We miss him. Nancy Washington, Tax Commissioner & Kim Harper, Summer Durden, Angie Kersey, Kathy Whaler & Felesha Clark-Hunt Butts County Tax Commissioner's Office To Wayne's family and friends, my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Tina Striplin, Office Administrator, Butts County Community Development Wayne gave 24 years of his life to the service of the county that was totally impeccable. He has been missed since his retirement but will be even more missed as a friend. Gerald Kersey, Commissioner, Butts County Commissioners Office Wayne was an extraordinary man that loved his work, his friends, and most of all, his family. He was very dedicated to Butts County and doing what he felt was right. He will truly be missed. Rhonda Smith, Clerk of Superior Court Beth Smith, Patricia Smith, Betsy Biles, Francie Barnes, Barbara Thurman, Vvonne Johnson, Jake Smith and Rhonda Harkness Clerk of Superior Court's Office I was always impressed with how the community-minded Wayne was. It seemed he was always promoting this county through word-of-mounth and his personal relationships. He offered a lot of insight to me on options to help the county grow positively. It is a loss of a great mind as well as a colleage. Steven Lease, Deputy County Administrator, Butts County Community Development Wayne King treated everyone who crossed his path with dignity and respect. He was a kind man. He could not abide dishonesty. He gave his all for his community every day. I missed him when he retired and will miss him even more now that he's left this Earth. May God rest his soul. Marcie Seleb, General Manager, Butts County Water Authority In memory of Mr. Wayne King, we remember him for being a faithful employee, a good friend, a stout-hearted Christian and a family-oriented person and we're going to miss Wayne. We know his family will too, but we know he is in a better place and we wish we had more like him. Eddie L. Travis, Commissioner, Butts County Commissioners Office Wayne will be truly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Virginia Holton, Director, Butts County 911 I will keep Wayne's wise words and marvelous stories with me always. He will be greatly missed by all. My heart and prayers are with his family and loved ones. Charissa Carroll, Deputy County Clerk, Butts County Administration Wayne was a tremendous asset to Butts County. His 24 years of dedication and professionalism cannot be replaced but more importantly, he was a true friend. I will miss him greatly. Mitch McEwen, Commissioner, Butts County Commissioners Office I just lost my best friend and the community has lost a great man. Wayne never measured his success by monetary gain but by how much he could help someone else (I can't count that high). He taught me that honesty and compassion are the only ways to treat people. Wayne lived his life this way and I will miss him but I know that I am a better person for having had the priviledge of knowing him. Love you, my friend. Linton Snead, Chief Appraiser, Butts County Tax Assessors Office To know Wayne King was an honor. To be his friend and colleage has truly been a blessing. Upon my expressing interest in the real estate and appraisal professions as a young man, Wayne offered advice and guidance that was invaluable. When he offered on many occasions to allow me to work with him, I readily accepted. his wisdom, kindness and generosity were unmatched. Wayne's professionalism and service to others will long be remembered. He was a great resource for the Development Authority, always available to to help in promotion of the county for new industry. The county has lost a great asset, and we have all lost a great friend. Bryan Bush, Vice Chairman, Butts County Industrial Development Authority. Wayne's passing is a real loss to the community Bruce Bartholomew, Member, Butts County Development Authority

Wayne King, taken last December, 2006

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