ChronicleOnline: V. Lionel King- A musical treasure in Citrus County
“I had the honor to first meet Mr. King about a year ago on my campaign trail. He was gracious and of course had many wonderful teaching stories to tell.” ~Thomas
Lionel King loved music and students
When Lionel King first met the new pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Hernando where he was choir director, he sized him up and then asked, “Do you know how copper wire was invented? Two Scottish men were arguing over a penny.”
“That was Lionel,” said the Rev. Kenneth Blyth in his native Scottish accent during Lionel’s memorial service Wednesday. “He had an endless supply of wit — and Scottish jokes. He was one of the world’s greatest storytellers, and he became your friend by telling stories. It was how he taught and how he communicated.
“There was truth and hope and grace and love in his stories, as well as in his music,” Blyth added.
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