[We are reposting this article from 2019]
In Memory our Brother Troy King who left this earth 1 year ago.
We are sad to report that Troy William “Billy” King passed away this morning, (04.14.2019) he was 70 years old.
Recently, I got a message from his son Troy Jr. He stated, we surfed in mid November, just a week before they found a mass in his lung on a routine physical, and now he is fighting lung cancer. It sucks man. He is fighting hard and I just wanted to tell you guys – so if you see any of your Bros at the Jetties you can tell them to send some good vibes his way. He needs it. All he wants is to surf again and I hope it will happen. He would love nothing more than to be out in the water with the Jetty Crew.
From one Surfer to Another – by Eddie Pitts
In case you didn’t know, Troy King was a great Surfer and was loved by everyone.
Almost every-time I went to the North Jetty, I’d see a guy sitting way out on the Rock Bowl catching the best set waves – dropping in, carving a cutback, walking the nose, hanging 5 or 10. That guy was Troy “Billy” King, a Surfer and Jetty Rat of 50 + years. One of the best for sure. I’ll miss seeing him, he had a positive attitude, was always smiling, and we always spoke. My thoughts and prayers are with the King Family.
By Lindsey Swift
The North Jetties and all the Surfers have lost a Brother. Billy Troy King has passed away. He is no longer in pain. Please except my deepest condolence to Beverly, Troy, Alva and the King Family. Billy will live on in our minds of all who knew him. I will let all his Jetty Brothers know the date for services for Billy and We will be setting up a date for a Paddle Out Day for Billy at the North Jetties. We will miss our Jetty Brother.
Troy
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- At 70 years old, Troy surfed better than guys half his age.
Below- Winter 2018 – Troy Surfing with Style!
A Memorial Paddleout was held for Troy on May 4th, 2019.
A Paddleout was held by Friends & Family who gathered to celebrate the life of Troy Billy King, local Surfer and Family man. And it was a great day to hold the Paddle out! We had fun clean waves in the knee to waist high range with light SW winds. Everyone enjoyed the morning, talking story and surfing. RIP Troy, you will be missed!
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- Friends & Family gathered for Troy’s Paddleout – RIP!
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- Troy Junior and wife Jenny
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- Looking good Troy Junior, (riding Pops Rozo in this sequence).
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- Tommy Rozo came out of Retirement for the Paddle out!
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- Antics!
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- Jim Rodgers of Ft. George Island Surf Shop
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- A perfect day for Grom Surfing!
Rest in his glorious peace my surf-brother! Rode one of your bombs for ya today… ?
I didn’t know Billy “Troy “King outside of the lineup. But many times when the surf was good I would see him in the water smiling while he paddled out ,and while he waited sitting deep for sets along the jetty.He caught a lot of waves ,surfed them well ,and always looked stoked. He was a great part of our little world and community. RIP Jetty Brother
What a beautiful celebration of Troy’s life and the love of his surf family.
For some reason I thought about my last session with Troy yesterday. It was last fall and we surfed the north end alone. In between waves we talked fishing, family and health. The only time I saw him was in the line up or on the beach. So, why would that session pop into my head yesterday? Thanks for that Troy.
His smile will be missed in the line up. Such a kind man and great surfer. Hope he’s riding bombs up in heaven! Prayers of peace for his family.
Wasn’t real close with Troy but lineup and beach friends.Billie was always so happy,smiling and good Vibing.True that only the good die young .Rest in Peace my fellow Jettie Rat.
A true soul surfer in every sense. An outstanding fisherman as well. You touched my life and I am blessed for it. You will be missed greatly Troy/”Billy”.