Richard King

KING, Richard M. Three Rivers Passed away Jan. 12, 2011. Richard was born Dec. 26, 1935 in Sturgis the son of Elvyn and Frances (Mumby) King. He was an Army Veteran of Korean Conflict. Richard retired from Armstrong International after 33 years in 1998. He attended Chapman Memorial Church of the Nazarene at Indian Lake. He loved his gardening, fishing and dancing with his wife at Scott's Community Center. Surviving are his wife Katherine, 3 children; Michael (Pamela) King of Three Rivers, Becky (Kevin) Oldham of Hudsonville, Philip King of Niles, 3 step-children; Tommy A. Johnson of Kalamazoo, James P. Johnson of San Diego, Ca, Jon G. (Connie) Johnson of Mattawan, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 brothers; John (Doris) King and Howard (Joyce) King, 2 sisters; Alice L. Marvin and Lois (Wayne) Widder, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter Alice Marie King. At his request cremation has taken place. A time of remembrance will be held at 1pm Saturday Jan. 15, 2011 at the Howardsville Gospel Chapel on Bent Rd. Marcellus, Mi. A reception will follow. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or the West Michigan Cancer Center. Friends may share a memory online at: www.avinkcremation.com.