Richard A. King Jr. 65, of Washington passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday July 11, 2018, at his residence.

He was born on January 7, 1953, in Peoria the son of Richard A. and Dorothy E. Allsup King Sr.

Surviving are his mother of Washington, four sisters Kathryn Harlow of Spencer, IN; Vivian (James) Perrine of New Knoxville, OH; Brenda King of Carbondale, and Pamela West of East Peoria.  His father, one brother James King, one step daughter Alexandria and one step-son Steve preceded him in death.

He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Co in years for several years

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private burial will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria with a Celebration of Life Service to be held at a later date.  Memorials in his name may be given to OSF Hospice or to the American Lung Association.  To share a memory or condolence with the family visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com