Richard A. King, 83 of Plymouth died on April 7, 2014 at the Beth Israel Jordan Hospital in Plymouth. He was born in Pittsfield, son of the late Edmund and Catherine (Toohey) King. Richard was raised and educated in Pittsfield. Graduating from high school, Richard went to work for General Electric Co. in Pittsfield, Ma. After he completing a formal training program, he moved with GE to Rome, Ga. Later he was promoted and transferred to GE Aircraft Engine in Cincinnati, Oh. After a few years, Richard left GE and went with General Dynamics in the Boston area. He then returned to GE Aircraft Engine in Cincinnati. Later he was again promoted and moved to GE Aircraft Engine in Lynn, Ma. from where he retired with over 30 years of managerial service.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen King (Williams) of Plymouth. Father of the late Thomas King, Barbara Rechtin of FL., David Kettererof OH., Kenneth Ketterer of Rockland, Susan King of Norton, Richard King of FL., Timothy King of VT., Antoinette Wojtasinski of Kingston, Mary Cochrane of Duxbury, Anna Foy of East Bridgewater, and William King of VT. He is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Richard's Family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate his life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St. ROCKLAND on Friday, April 11th from 4:00--7:00 PM. Services will be followed by cremation.