THE Rev John King, rector of St Andrew's Church at Deal, has died at his home at the age of 64.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 5, at 10am at St Andrew's, followed by burial in Wales on Saturday.

Mr King had been at St Andrew's for some 20 years. He leaves a widow, Evelyn, two sons and two grandsons.

A memorial service is to be held later this month. No flowers please; donations to St Andrew's Church.