He was a retired United States Army Veteran and member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Richard loved the outdoors where he was an avid hunter. He also loved working on the farm and driving tractors and was an excellent horseman.
He leaves to cherish his memory five brothers, Benny King and wife Betty of St. Louis, MO, Bufus King of St. Louis, MO, Roosevelt King, III, Tommy King and wife Ann and Michael King, Sr. all of Monticello; four sisters, Ruby King of St. Louis, MO, Marie King of Fairfield, CA, Mary L. Ware of Oakland, CA and Brenda King of Monticello; along with a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. There will be a Wake Friday evening from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Serving as active pallbearers are Michael King, Sr., Michael King, Jr., Eric King, Randy King, Matthew Smith, III, Meran Johnson, Gary Freeman and Myron Briggs. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Bennie King, Bufus King, Roosevelt King, III, Tommy King, Herman King, Robert King, Sr., Kevin Matthews and Carl Thompson. You can sign Richard's guestbook registry here on his page.
Condolences(10)
Jessie Mae Horn
Cincinnati, OH Friday, January 2, 2026 May your soul rest in eternal peace love auntie JoyceBrenda Binns
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 1, 2026 We have a lots of memories during our childhood days on Winchester Road. Lots of laugjh and we maintain a friendship with him once he moved from the country to the City of Monticello. Rest our friend. God is your comfort and strenght family.The Ollison family.
Maxine Ridgell
Monticello, AR Saturday, December 27, 2025 Richard King. You Won The Race. You Got That Mansion In Heaven. I'm So Proud of You. I'm going to miss you so much. Your Kind Heart. Your generosity towards your fellow man. How you made everyone feel Loved, because you told them daily. Your Child Like Spirit. We could not help but see the God in You. You Were One In A Million. Get Your Rest. You Deserve It. Your Neighbor'sThe Ridgell's
Stacey Nicholson Reese
Alexander, AR Friday, December 26, 2025 My sincere condolences to my childhood neighbors on the loss of their loved one! May Richard rest in love!!!!Lois Jackson
Jonesboro, AR Friday, December 26, 2025 My condolences to the family!!REST IN PEACE
RICHARD LEE KING💙
Lois Jackson
Jonesboro, AR Friday, December 26, 2025 My condolences to the family!!REST IN PEACE
RICHARD LEE KING💙
Sharon King-Odebunmi
Dallas, TX Friday, December 26, 2025 Unc, I'm going to miss you. We love you! Get your rest. Until I see you again.Sandra Crowell
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, December 24, 2025 My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of your love one, Richard was always kind and so hilarious. He will be missed!Jo Jordan
Monticello, AR Sunday, December 21, 2025 Sorry for your loss I keep y'all in 🙏Zachary N. Cooper
Crossett, AR Thursday, December 18, 2025 My sincere condolences to your family during this difficult time.