Karl Frederick Hehl, Jr. "King", 67, died peacefully at his home in Warrenton, N.C. on Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was born in Denver, Colorado to the late Karl Frederick Hehl, Sr. and Beatrice Jameson Hehl, and raised on Ivy Hill Farm in Forest, Virginia. He was a well respected and loved businessman in Warren County, N.C. He and his family owned and operated Southern States in Warrenton, N.C. for many years. Karl , who was affectionately known as "King" by many was a member of the Embro Hunt Club and the Jump Mountain Hunt Club, he was a Mason at the Johnston-Caswell Lodge #10 and was a Shriner. Karl was a member of the Warrenton Rotary Club, the Warrenton Rural Fire Department, and past Chairman of the ABC Board. He also served on the Agricultural Extension and County Planning Boards. In 2011, he was awarded by NC State University with the Outstanding Alumnus Award, honoring his achievements and dedication to the Agricultural Institute. Most of all, Karl loved life, spending time with his family and friends. A Celebration of Karl's Life will be held Saturday, June 16, 2018, 11 a.m. at his home, 204 Church Street, Warrenton, N.C. Karl is survived by his wife, Mary Deaver Hehl; a daughter, Elizabeth Jameson "Jamie" Hehl Williams of Warrenton, N.C.; two sons, Steven Weldon Harris (Allison) of Sophia, N.C. and Karl Frederick Hehl III (Chelsey) of Macon, N.C.; two sisters, Louise Bradley (Robert)of Lynchburg, Va. and Karla Hehl of Warrington, N.C.; three granddogs, Ziggy Princess Williams, Forrest Harrisn and Rool Hehl; and several loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rachel Hehl Dwight of Kennebunk, Maine; and his beloved lab, Belle. The family asks that any memorial gifts be made to the Johnston Caswell Masonic Lodge #10, P.O. Box 595, Warrenton, NC 27589, to help with building repairs and maintenance as well as helping support the Oxford Orphanage.