Dick was born into this world on July 3, 1928 in Auburn, NY. He was a star athlete and City Tennis Singles Champ seven times and Doubles six times. As a high school football player, he met “with love at first sight” his cheerleader wife and soul mate Dorothy Dickow. They were married for life on February 5, 1949 and through love produced a family of four children. Dick served in the USAF from 1948 until 1953. He worked as a manager and consultant for Carrier in Syracuse, Tyler, and internationally, and for Snoke Special Products in Jacksonville, Texas. He loved playing golf, managing one hole-in-one during his golf career, was a Sunday school teacher, and twice ran for public office. His unique sense of humor was a treat to all, making him a true American classic. Dick has been a resident of Tyler since 1970 when they moved from Auburn, and was a member of First Christian Church-Tyler.
Dick is preceded in his trip to eternity by his parents Ormonde E. and Mildred A. Lowery King, adored wife Dorothy, and sister Beverly Wolniak. He leaves on this earth, until they meet again, his brother, Ormie King of Auburn and sister-in-law Helen; his daughters Sherry Skrobinski, Patti Overstreet and son-in-law John Overstreet, and Robin Hunt and son-in-law Timothy Hunt, and his son Richard King and daughter-in-law Kristi, all of Tyler; family friend B. J. Smith, 10 grand children; and 8 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Dick has been blessed greatly with love through God, and his family and friends.
His life will be remembered and celebrated at Lloyd-James Funeral Home, with visitation on Wednesday, July 27 from 6-8pm, and with funeral services on Thursday, July 28 at 10am, conducted by Pastor Dr. Chris Pulliam of First Christian Church. Pallbearers for Dick are Eric Gatti, Darrick King, Trevor Skrobinski , Dick Lane, Pablo Martinez, Frank McCabe, and James North,. Burial will be conducted after the service at Cathedral in the Pines.
Any gift of remembrance of Dick’s life would be appreciated by the American Cancer Society and Alzheimer’s Alliance. Thanks be to God for blessing us all with His love, and the gift of Dick.
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