Mr. Charles Ralph King, 71 of Hamburg, AR formerly of Portsmouth, OH died Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Minford, OH but a resident of Hamburg for the past 17 years. He was a retired insulation supervisor for ITT Phone Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles McCormick and Emma Lou Caudill King; one brother: Harold King; and one sister: Helen Potts.

He is survived by his companion of 17 years: Shelia Woods of Hamburg, AR; two sons: Christopher 'Chris' King of Lancaster, OH and Charles 'Chad' King of Portsmouth, OH; one daughter: Charlotte King Bradley of Portsmouth, OH; one sister: Verna Kozyee of Columbus, GA; six grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Remains will be shipped back home to Portsmouth, Ohio for funeral services and burial.