Donald G. “Lil Bit” “Sam” King entered eternal rest November 16, 2025 at the age of 85. He was born October 18, 1940 in Victoria, Texas to the late Frank Blackley and Eugenia Jackson.

Family and friends will gather for visitation Friday, December 5, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a Celebration of Life Service at 12:00 PM at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Victoria, Texas. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Donald King was a gentleman’s gentleman. He was an ole school type of man and what he promised, he accomplished. Donald King was a son, a husband, a father, a grandfather, an uncle, an in-law and many more titles. Donald graduated from Centennial Senior High in 1959 (Compton, California). He married his wife, Jane Wyatt August 29, 1964 in Victoria, Texas. He was employed at DuPont for many years and retired in 1998 and never looked back. His passions were his wife and kids and extended family and friends. Donald king did all things through prayer and serving God. He became a Deacon in 2005 and loved and served even stronger. He was also a member of Volunteers for Action. Outside of family, he could be seen supporting his kids in any of their activities along with all the kids in and out of the neighborhood and church. He loved the Los Angeles Rams (NFL), Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB) and the Houston Comets (WNBA). His memory will live on in the hearts of those that had the privilege of knowing him.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Jane D. King; his mother, Eugenia Jackson; father, Frank Blackley; brothers, Alvin King, Larry Blackley, Wilford Washington and Greg Blackley.

Leaving to cherish his memory is his daughter, Audrey King of Victoria, Texas, Goddaughters, Breoshne Wyatt-Shelton (Josh Randall) of Rosenburg, Texas, Marquet Dean of Minneapolis, Minnesota; son, Kurt King (Michelle) of Victoria, Texas; 8 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; along with many other family members and friends.

The family requests that donations be made to Keimryn Strong Foundations: bringing awareness to childhood cancer. Keimrynstrongfoundation.org.

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Arrangements and services are under the personal care of Grace Funeral Homes and Cemeteries.