Donald J. King
Born September 3, 1935
Donald J. King, age 79, of New Castle, DE, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2015.
Born in Cannan, VT on September 3, 1935, Donald was the son of the late Joseph N. King and Tresse Gibbs King. He made his career as a production worker with the Electric Hose and Rubber Company in Wilmington and would later accept a position with Curtis Paper in Newark.
A true handyman, Donald was exceptionally gifted at fixing anything mechanical. He enjoyed working around the house, yardwork and gardening. He was a perfectionist and made it his mission to complete whatever he was working on to the best of his ability. In his leisure time, Donald enjoyed playing horseshoes and league bowling. He was happiest in the company of his beloved family and will be dearly missed by all.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Pauline (Carroll) King; children, Debra J. Bielicki (John) of New Castle, DE, Diane M. Carter (Bobby, Jr.) of Elkton, MD and Bill J. King of Middletown, DE; sister, Thelma Gingrass of Seymore, CT; 9 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Thursday morning, April 9, 2015, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, 4701 Ogletown-Stanton Road, Newark, DE 19713.
Jerald n Phyllis Alexander
So sorry for your w. Our prayers go to the families.
Deanna
My amazing grandfather. What else is there to say but how much I miss you. I love you more than words.
Ross and Becky Harris
I am so sorry for your loss Dee, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jesus gave us a promise that if we trust and believe in him we will have everlatsing life. this gives me comfort in knowing that when we are absent from the body we are present with the Lord. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
fran Figgs & Family
My thought and prayers are with all of you and you family this time of for lost. Donald was a wonderful person and friend of Harold and Mine. I can remember all the fun and extincting times our family’s had together. especially our camping trips. Love always, fran figgs