John Albert King, Sr., 25 year resident of Alvin, Texas passed from this life November 11, 2026. He was born in Prescott, Arkansas to parents Carl Judson King and Mattie Mae Campbell King on October 29, 1935. He was an only child and the apple of his parent’s eye. John graduated from Ball High School in Galveston. He moved to Hitchcock, after marrying the love of his life Orleana. The young couple moved to LaMarque   with their growing family after being blessed with five children.  Eventually moving to Alvin where they enjoyed their golden years.

John’s career at Amoco Oil Company spanned over 30 years. He enjoyed playing the guitar, watching westerns, sitting outside on the patio, and most of all being with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his beloved wife Orlena King.

John leaves a legacy of faith, hard work, loyalty, and love to be shared by his daughters, Kathleen R. King, Mattie King Smith, Marisa Folse King and Shana R. Davis; son, John A. King, Jr.; ten grandchildren, Courtney Raymond, Whitney Vohl, Audrey King, Ashton King, Cameron Folse, Zachary Folse, Kaela Davis, Leigha Davis, Seth Davis and Breanna Davis; nine great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Raymond, Jameson Raymond, Isla Raymond, Colland Folse, Westin King, Walker King, Brynn Shumate, Anabel Vohl, and Gavin Vohl; as well as numerous friends.

He was dearly loved by his family and friends and well liked and respected by  coworkers, as well as all who knew him.

In his honor a visitation will be held Tuesday November 17, 2026 from 6:00-7:00pm with a rosary at 7:00pm in the Crowder Funeral Home Chapel. Dickinson,Texas. A funeral mass will be celebrated Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 11:00am  at The Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church, Dickinson, Texas. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery, Dickinson, Texas.