Richard King, age 99, of Maineville, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash Inpatient Care Center. He was born February 13, 1911, in Brown County, a son of the late Earl and Edith (Dryden) King. He had been a member of the Cherry Fork Methodist Church, and was a retired farmer and carpenter. He is survived by three children, Linda Vance and her husband Charles of Maineville, with whom he made his home, Nancy Skinner and her husband Jake of New Vienna, Dick King and his wife Joan of Oklahoma, a daughter-in-law, Shirley Tadlock of Wilmington, many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, a sister, Ethel Galbraith of Florence, Kentucky, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of sixty-seven years, Helen Grace King, who passed away September 26, 2004, a step-son, Robert Tadlock, a son-in-law, Drexel Vance, an infant grandson, several brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 12, 2010 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Rev. Harold Braley will officiate. Burial will follow in the Cherry Fork Cemetery. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 noon on Saturday at the funeral home.
Linda and Family: I am so very sorry for your loss. I will not be able to attend due to leaving for West Va for our grandson's wedding, but my love, thoughts and prayers are with you. You and your family provided such a loving caring home for your Mom and Dad and as a daughter you were the very best. He is taking nothing but fond memories and the love that you all gave him here on earth to a better place in heaven where he will be united again with the love of his life., your Mother. Just keep the thought of them once again together and looking down and keeping a loving watch over all of you. Love you Linda, Judy and Brent
Nancy and Family, We are sorry to hear of the death of your Father. You have a deepest sympathy. Sorry we could not attend the funeral.