Hugh "Dick" Richard King, 85, of East Lynne, Missouri passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Crown Care Center in Harrisonville, Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 30, 2020  at the Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri, Interment  in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

Dick was born on December 29, 1934 in East Lynne, Missouri, a son of Clyde and Laura (Dale) King. He grew up in East Lynne, staying in his childhood home from the age of 4 until he had to go to Crown Care due to his health. He graduated from Harrisonville High School with the Class of 1952. He spent a period of time in the United States Army and then in the Army Reserves, but primarily spent his career as a farmer. He did enjoy watching sports, including the KC Chiefs and Royals, but is probably most remembered for helping people in East Lynne, whether with welding projects, electrical work, or even working on furnaces.

Dick was preceded in death by parents; his brothers: Clyde King, Jr, Bob King, Sam King, and Jimmy King; his sister, Norma Cummins; and his niece, Karen Draper. He is survived by his nieces: Sharon Hopgood, Nancy (Paul) Gregg, Sandy (Dave) Arnall, and Cindy (Norman) Neumeyer; and his nephew, Kevin (Connie) King.