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Ricky Dean King, 58, of Mount Vernon, IL, passed away at 12:02 P.M. on  June 24, 2025 at SSM Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. He was born on December 7, 1966 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to James and Rosetta (Hoffman) King. He married Tricia Piercy on September 25, 2022 and she survives.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Tricia King of Mt. Vernon, Illinois; stepmother, Carol King; stepdaughter, Brittany Miles and husband Chris of Detroit, Michigan; 2 step grandchildren, Grayson Miles and Audrey Miles; siblings, Gary King of Opdyke, Illinois, Rosemary Hendley of Lubbock, Texas, Sherry Butler and husband Kenneth of Creal Springs, Illinois and J.R. King and wife Debi of Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Larry King and sister-in-law, Cecilia King.
Ricky had worked as a machinist for King Machinery and Manufacturing. He loved being outdoors and loved his dogs. Ricky will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Per Mr. King’s request no services will be held.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.