Richard King, 81, of Sour Lake, died Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston. He was born on August 15, 1934, to Ada Nelline Pentecost and Robert Benjamin King, in Beaumont.

Survivors include his stepsons, Ace Lang and Robin Frazier; sister, Tommie Hendrix; and friend, Shahid Mahmood, all of Sour Lake; and six grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Anita Carol Henson; sister, Kate West; and brother, Benjamin “Benny” King.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sour Lake Volunteer Fire Department, 711 7th Street, Sour Lake, Texas 77659.