1930
2017
5600 Lindero Canyon Road
Thousand Oaks, California
Richard Allen King, owner of King's Barber Shop in Newbury Park and Thousand Oaks, died peacefully and with conscious intention at the age of 87 on August 21st, during the solar eclipse, surrounded by his family.
Richard was born March 29, 1930 in Atchison Kansas and at the age of 8 moved to Los Angeles. He attended Catholic grade school and junior high and graduated from LA High School.
King served with the Marine infantry in Korea. On May 27th 1951 he was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat V for Heroic Achievement.
Richard King was our family treasure and a True American Hero. He will be missed.
Richard is survived by his longtime companion, Joann Erwin, Daughter Sandra Linderman (Jeff), Grandchildren Jeffrey, Sara Beth, and Emily. He was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Virginia King.
Services will be held at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Mortuary on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10am. Graveside services will follow. All are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mary Health of the Sick in Richard's name. Please visit www.maryhealth.com for more information.
Arrangements under the direction of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Mortuary, Westlake Village, CA.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, Mortuary & Crematory.
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September 14, 2017
Bob Weisz
My old Barber Richard King passed away at the young age of 87. Dick was an icon in the Conejo Valley. He was a Korean War veteran with the US. Marines. He was in the Chain Reservoir. Dick was awarded the Bronze Star. While wounded, he went back and rescued fellow wounded Marines and carried them back to safety. After being shot several more times, he continued to go back and save more Marines. Dick King was a true American hero and I will miss him. RIP and Semper Fi warrior hero!
September 13, 2017
nina brandt
So sorry for you loss Sandy!!
September 13, 2017
Jack Nosco
I have known King for more than 50 years, he will be sorely missed. A man's man. Peace
September 9, 2017
Anne Marie Foley
My condolences for the passing of Dick. He was a remarkable and very loving man and touched many lives. He will be greatly missed.
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