Richard King

Richard Percival King, 43, of Concord, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Ricky was born June 11, 1978, in Connecticut to Merlie Juliana King and the late Percival King.

Ricky graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in NC, where he played the trumpet in the marching, jazz and concert bands, performing all around the country. He received his Associates degree from Rowan Technical Community College in Concord.

He was a master barber for over 15 years, working for the last 8 years at Cotswold Barber Shop in Charlotte. Ricky enjoyed fishing, collected coins and drinking glasses from around the world, as well as being a gourmet cook (he loved a good steak!).  He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with his loved ones. Go Carolina Panthers! Keep Pounding!

Ricky was a wonderful son and brother, who will be dearly missed. He is survived by his loving mother, Merlie Juliana King of Concord, NC; sister, Annet (Doug) Yawn; brother, Tony (Teresa) King; sister, Carol (Vince) Nash; brother, Michael (Audrey) King, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Multiply Church, 280 Concord Pkwy South, Suite 15, in Concord followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am, officiated by Pastor Douglas Witherup. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park of Concord located off Hwy 29.