David Laurence King

December 21, 1959 – October 29, 2026

David Laurence King, a retired Major in the United States Army, passed away on October 29, 2026, at the age of 66.

David was born on December 21, 1959, and was lovingly adopted by his parents, James Derwin King and Mary Ross King. Driven by a deep commitment to service, he first enlisted in the United States Army as a parachute infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division. During his service, David deployed to Grenada as part of Operation Urgent Fury.

After more than six years of service, he temporarily left the Army to pursue higher education at the University of Texas. After earning his degree and receiving a commission in the U.S. Army, David returned to active duty as a Military Intelligence Officer and completed numerous deployments with the 5th Special Forces Group. His first deployment as a newly commissioned Second Lieutenant included providing daily intelligence briefings to General Norman Schwarzkopf during the Gulf War.

Throughout his distinguished 22-year military career, David held significant leadership responsibilities, spent three and a half years deployed to foreign countries, and received numerous awards and commendations.

Outside of his military service, David approached life with energy and excitement. He was an avid sports and racing enthusiast who loved cheering from the stands at Dallas Cowboys games, traveling the circuit to experience the roar of Formula 1 races, and exploring destinations across the globe.

David was preceded in death by his beloved parents, James Derwin King and Mary Ross King.

He is survived by his brother, James Ross King; his niece, Kristin King; as well as extended family members, dear friends, and fellow service members with whom he shared a lasting bond.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on December 12, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Good Shepherd Catholic Community, located at 1000 Tinker Road, Colleyville, Texas 76034. Interment in the church columbarium, with full military honors, will follow. A reception will be held afterward, and all are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Major David L. King’s honor to Good Shepherd Catholic Church or the Volksbund War Graves Commission.