Ricky Wayne King

April 4, 1969 - June 28, 2018

Ricky Wayne King, 49, of Cynthiana, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born on April 4, 1969 in Lexington, he was a son of Shirley McNees and the late David King, Jr. For over 35 years, Ricky was a self-employed carpet layer, working all over central Kentucky. Every year he officiated arm wrestling at the Cynthiana Rod Run, and he loved to fish. Ricky will be remembered for always helping his family and friends and for his sense of humor. He is survived by his son, Jacob Allen (Laura) King of Cynthiana, his mother, Shirley McNees of Cynthiana; his siblings: Marilyn Casey of Cynthiana, Loretta Allen of Temple, TX, David Allen King of Morgan, Chester Lee King of Bracken County, Wanda Bennett and Michael Anthony King, both of Cynthiana; several nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family and friends. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Clarence Berry McNees and his nephew Johnny Beckett. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at the Woodhead Funeral Home, Berry. The visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Monday, July 2, 2018, at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Pythian Grove Cemetery, Berry. Memorials are suggested to the family to help with funeral expenses.