John Richard C. King is a Democratic representative for District 49 in the South Carolina House of Representatives, serving York County since 2009. Born on June 25, 1976, in Chester, he works as a funeral director at Christopher King's Funeral Home & Chris King Memorial Chapel. Notable positions include former Chief Minority Whip of the South Carolina Democratic House Caucus, Chair/Vice Chair of the National Black Legislative Caucus Region V , and service on various subcommittees such as K-12, Motor Vehicles, and Special Laws. He is actively involved in community organizations like the NAACP Rock Hill Branch, South Carolina Funeral Directors' and Morticians' Association, and York County Optimist Club.

Education and Political Experience

Education

• BA in Sociology, Morehouse College
• AAS in Funeral Service/Mortuary Service, Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service
• M.Ed., Strayer University
• Attended Charlotte School of Law

Political Experience

• Chester City Council
• Chester County Council
• South Carolina House of Representatives, District 49
• Candidate for re-election, District 49