Ralph Richard "Dick" King, 67, of Montrose, PA passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born on December 7, 1947 in Binghamton, NY the son of the Herbert Ralph Richard and Frances Pamela Corey King (Simko). Dick was a family oriented man who loved spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He was a 1965 graduate of Montrose High School and was employed for 34 years with Binghamton State Psych Center, prior to his retirement in February of 2003. He enjoyed his job working with adolescents and young adults. Dick made many lifetime friendships with his co-workers. He was well known for his sense of humor, joking with and harassing anyone that he knew well or had just met. Dick was a kind and generous man who would help anyone under any circumstances. He was not able to join the service, but he was proud to be patriotic and supported all active service personnel and veterans adamantly. He was loved by many and will be missed by his family and all those who knew him. He was an avid runner, participating in many runs over the years in different places. Dick especially was proud of participating in the Boilermaker, Marine Corp Marathon, and the Red Dress Run. As a family event, he and his wife Barb and the family sponsored his son in the Late Model Division, going to many local race tracks in the area. After the passing of his youngest brother, he was instrumental with his siblings, in the start of the Jim King Memorial Firefighters 5K to honor his brother's service to the community. Dick was a FORD man and would argue the point with anyone who thought different, including his brother, the CHEVY man, who was his main target. He enjoyed conversing about Harley-Davidsons and recently became the proud owner of his own. Dick was an avid deer hunter, and over the last few years enjoyed bow hunting. At every family event, Dick was the designated griller, as he was the best at it. In nice weather, Dick ran the Men's Horseshoe Club at his home, where they played horseshoes and enjoyed some of Dick and Barb's cooking. He is predeceased by his father H. Ralph King, brother James M. King, maternal grandparents Charlotte and Clarence Brown, paternal grandparents Gladys and Richard King, father-in-law and mother-in-law Fred and Jane Schmoll, and brother-in-law Doug Kent. Dick is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years Barbara King at home, son Richard Russell King of Montrose, PA, daughter and son-in-law Melissa and Brent Dodge of Vestal, NY, grandchildren Andrea Lynn King of Montrose, PA, April Leigh King of Alford, NY, Garrett Michael and Mason James Dodge of Vestal, NY, mother Frances P. King Simko of Athens, PA, sister Rev. Linda Rogers of Athens, PA, brother and sister-in-law William Joseph "Joe" and Linda King of Athens, PA, sisters and brothers-in-law Mary and Art Hall of Tyrone, NY and Vicki Lynn and Mark Fenton of Factoryville, PA, brother and sister-in-law Leroy and Susan Simko of Sugar Creek, MO, sisters-in-law Lena Kent of Canandaigua, NY and Doris Ulrich of Owego, NY, special friend and coffee buddy William "Bill" Goodrich, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends. A Celebration of Dick's Life will be held at his home during warm weather on May 30, 2015 at 1pm at 149 Potter Road, Montrose, PA 18801. . In keeping with Dick’s wishes, following the service there will be a dish to pass luncheon held as he always loved to entertain at their home by inviting one and all to their parties, picnics, and celebrations. To honor Dick, please wear casual attire and the family requests that we show support of all those who have suffered a stroke and their families who are helping them to fight their way back by wearing something red. The family is being assisted by Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Athens, PA. The family wishes to thank our family and friends for their support during this difficult journey and assistance in the care of our loved one. Burial will be in Franklin Hill Cemetery, Hallstead, PA. Memorial donations may be made in Dick's memory to: Brookside Park, Route 29, Montrose, PA 18801 C/O Harvey Rosenkrans. (For those wishing to sign the E-guestbook or send condolences may do so by visiting www.loweryfuneralhome.com)