Statement by TUV Causeway councillor Allister Kyle:
“I am deeply sorry to learn of the sudden passing of William King.
“A former Mayor of Coleraine Borough Council, William was well known in agricultural, sporting and community circles and gave a lifetime of public service.
“I have had dealings with William through my business and discussions with him in his role in the North Derry Farmers Association. He was also a fervent Coleraine FC supporter who I spoke with regularly on match days. William was a character who I always found to be straight and honest and one who enjoyed a laugh and a joke.
“The last time I saw William he congratulated me on my election and wished me all the best. It was with great sadness that my first speech within the council chamber was to pay tribute to him on his passing. In my tribute I eluded to the fact that William was a perfectionist, whether it was looking for Coleraine FC to be doing that wee bit better, no matter what the score or performance was, or whether it was within the ploughing competition fraternity.
“North Antrim TUV and I pass on our condolences to Mrs King, the entire family circle, his friends and the Ulster Unionist Party.”