Richard Lee King, Jr. of Barling, Arkansas, died Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 3, 1971, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was 53 years old. He was preceded in death by his brother, Shelton King.

Richard was a 1988 graduate of Muldrow High School and was a siding installer.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held at 5:00 p.m., March 8th at The Pentecostal Church, 3700 Kelley Hwy. Fort Smith, AR  72904. To reach the church, you can call 479-782-2481.

He is survived by his daughter, Kathy and his mother, Barbara Spain, both of Barling.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Cremation Services in Fort Smith, 914 N. 32nd St. Fort Smith, AR  72903. (479) 434-3901 or (479) 965-8202

To place an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.