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Shaunda King
Richard Alphonso King
May 7th, 1965 - March 7th, 2022
May 7th, 1965 - March 7th, 2022
Richard Alphonso King was born May 7 1965 in Queens, New York to Lillian Vernita King and Edward Modesto Ayala. and grew up in Amityville.He enlisted in the Marine Corps in his early 20's and served his country diligently..He was a licensed forklift driver with over 20 yrs of experience in the warehouse industry. At the age of 45, he moved to California from Louisiana, making it his home in 2011to be united with his father and family and where he ultimately met his wife Shaunda. He loved life ,his daughters ,his wife, and his "West Coast" Family dearly He started skate boarding at the age of 50.enjoyed fishing,, bike riding and playing video games and listening to his favorite music by "Figi". Richard had bouts with illnessess later in life that had sadly worsened in the past 3 yrs which forced him to retire at the age of 55 from most of the things he loved to do the most .His body was just too tired and needed to rest.
He is preceded in death by his mother Lillian..sister Dawn..brother Justice.and his nephew Ronald III
Richard leaves behind his widow Shaunda..his daughters G'Nae, Elise,Aaliyah, Nasiriyah all from New York ,and Ayanna from South Carolina ,stepchildren , grandchildren/step grandchildren..his father Edward Ayala...uncle Victor Ayala .aunt Aida Gonzales..His ride or die cousins (Rico/Darlene Ayala .Betty Ayala, Linda Gonzales AKA Hennessey5150) and a host of family and friends that he loved and adored.
.May Our Heavenly Father and Mother bless his family and give them strength at this time,, and may Richard rest in peace!!!
.No funeral plans (Richard's wishes).Ashes released into the sea only.(private)
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Your Bup
Today would have been your 60th birthday.. RIP…
Josie
May you rest in eternal heaven cuz. You will always be in out hearts.
Paula E. George
Rest In Peace, Richard. My condolences to Shaunda, your daughters, father, family and friends.
Betty Ayala

Honey Booboo will truly be missed, THE BOOBOOM ROOM❤️
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