Richard King

Richard King, age 83 of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the Massac County Emergency Room. He was born April 10, 1938 in Union County the son of Nathaniel and Myrtle (Pender) King. He married Tia Haffly on September 22, 2002 in Union County. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Tia King of Jonesboro; sons, Rich (Amy) King of Lick Creek, Danny (Stephanie) King of Campbell Hill; step-daughter, Marria Walker of Dongola; grandchildren, Cody (Laurelin) King, Katy (Noah) Prater, Jaelin King; great-grandchild on the way, Brynley King; brother, Fred (Jean) King of Charlotte, MI, two sisters, Mary Elkins of Jonesboro and Laura (Bob) Spiller of Anna; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roy King, sisters, Betty King and Geneva Jackson. Richard worked many years in the construction industry as a cement mason. He was a member of the Operator Plaster and Cement Mason Local 143. He was passionate and enjoyed his work. In his free time he loved to hunt, fish and have family fish fries. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro with Pastor Noah Fritsche officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home. Visitation Service Saturday, July 24, 2021,11:00AM-2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Saturday, July 24, 2021,2:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Saturday, July 24, 2021,3:00PM Jonesboro Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952