He was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army, a retired River Boat Captain and was of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include his wife Joann May King of Monticello; four sons, Ralph King, Jr. of Star City, Ronnie King and wife Linda of Monticello, Paul King and wife Peggy of Star City and Terry King of Oregon; three daughters, Phyllis Cater of Dermott, Kathy Bradley and husband Glen of Dumas and Gail Cruz and husband Frank of Grady; one stepson, Scott Durham of Monticello; three step-daughters, Lisa Lloyd and husband Danny of Ladelle, Karen Clowers and husband Alvin of McGehee and Renee Harris and husband Bob of Monticello; one brother, Ray King of Monticello; and three sisters, Frances Hale of Brandon, MS, Joan Drake of San Antonio, TX and Paula Treadwell of Wichita, KS.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with Rev. Jason Cater officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Sassafras Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service time. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(5)
Norma (Barnett) Petty
, TX Wednesday, July 13, 2016 we are so sorry for your loss I know how hard it is. You will probably remember me better as Judy, Bobby, and Lucky Barnett's mother. say hello and give our condolences to both Terry and Kathy.God Bless and keep you all in your time of grief. Norma, Judy, Bobby , and Lucky.linda funderburg
onticello, AR Saturday, July 2, 2016 my condolence to the familyricky, lynn and marilyn king
tyro, AR Saturday, July 2, 2016 There was never a more of a loving caring and kind man than Ralph King. We loved him and we are going to miss him and remember we will keep you all in our prayers.Walter Chapman
Monticello, AR Friday, July 1, 2016 Sorry to hear of Mr. King's passing. I will never forget him as a veteran and friend. My condolences to the family.Gail Kizer
Dermott, AR Friday, July 1, 2016 It's so sad to read that Mr. King has died. He worked at the Courthouse when I did and I have had so very many wonderful conversations with him. He was a super person and was always willing to help others.