King, Thomas “Tom”

29 Apr King, Thomas “Tom”

Audit Committee Member

Thomas G. King of Darnestown, MD, died peacefully Wednesday, June 1st, 2016, at his home, after a 5 year battle with brain cancer.

Tom will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 50 years Nannette, daughter and son in law, Patrice and Scott Brickman of Potomac, his son Joel King of Dickerson, and grandchildren Anna, Leah, Kenna and Lane Brickman, and Adeline, Amelia, and Ariana King. Tom is survived by his brother John King of New Market, and many nieces, nephews, family and loving friends.

Tom grew up on a farm in Gaithersburg, with his parents Harrison and Gladys King, his siblings Augusta Mae Wayne and John King and his grandparents. He attended Gaithersburg High School where he wrestled and won the state championship. He graduated from University of Maryland with a BS in Accounting and was an active member of the ATO fraternity. He went on to work for Deloitte Touche in Washington, DC where he became a partner. After his retirement at Deloitte he founded King Financial Inc. with expertise in mergers, acquisitions and ESOPs, and authored the book ESOP Forever. As a hobby Tom owned two farms, and managed Kings Creek Farm a successful hay business in Montgomery County.

Tom was an active member of the Montgomery County 4H All Stars, Montgomery County 4H Leader and lifetime Montgomery County Fair Member, Upper Montgomery County Farmers Club, Professional Service Council Treasurer, National Association of Corporate Directors, ESOP Association, AICPA, Maryland Association of CPA’s, and a member of the St Rose of Lima Parish.