Rick King

Richard Dana "Rick" King, age 58 of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born July 7, 1968 in Kettering, Ohio, the son of Woodrow Dana King and Judith King nee Cassteven.

Rick was a hard worker and a dedicated electrician for IBEW 82. He was a die hard Philadelphia Eagles fan and loved being outside whether kayaking or sitting around a bonfire. He enjoyed cooking and grilling, playing games, doing puzzles, looking at classic cars, Lego's and driving around in his Jeep Gladiator. He was a visionary who enjoyed tinkering around the house with various house projects all going on at the same time. His visions would become his legendary Man Cave, but he also had a talent for building decks. At the end of the day, he enjoyed an ice cold vodka gatorade. Animals held a special place in his heart, especially his beloved cat Izzy.

He is preceded in death by his son, Caleb King; mother, (Name); sister, Carla Aubry; nieces, Nicole King and Paige King; granddaughter, Blaire King.

Rick is survived by his wife, Michelle; children, Krystal (Brandon) Black, Tyler King, Amanda King, Nathaniel (Grace) Ulrich, Hunter (Cassie) Ulrich and Jojo Fitterer; grandchildren, Jace, Violet, Ava, Jameson and Nancy; father, Woodrow Dana King; sister, Kim (Harry) Brown; nephews, Michael and Jason; brother, Brian King; niece, Paige and many other loving family members and friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at Miami Valley Hospital for all of their kindness and care during this difficult time.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Make a Wish Foundation or The Wounded Warrior Project in Rick's honor.

Visitation will be Monday, July 27, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). A Celebration of Life will follow at the Santa Fe Lounge (3991 Dayton Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432).

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