James A. King, II

Posted on: Mar 30, 2026 at 11:20 AM

Our next Class of '67 Men's lunch is on April 16. Join us if you can! Jimmy

As other of our classmates have posted, we have lost another very special friend. It hurts and is sad that Donnell will no longer be with us at our quarterly lunches and other gatherings. As many others who have posted, our friendship goes way, way back to the time that Raleigh was a small town and it seemed like we all knew everyone at school, in the neighborhoods and at church. Years after high school, I asked Don to help me evaluate some property that I was interested in. He was very helpful and frequently asked me about it even years later. I admired the way he handled his sickness and various "recoveries" he had to endure. He was always positive and upbeat with me, despite whatever process or treatment he was going through at the time. Donnell was truely on of the GOOD GUYS in every way. He will be missed but not forgotten.

I got to know Nicky throught Al Godwin. They both lived on the same street and were as close as brothers. From Junior High at Daniels on, Nicky was a part of all of us who played football at Daniels and at Broughton. Even though Nicky could not play with us our senior year, he was a Team Manager and he was as close to the players and coaches as anyone. He loved to have a good time and I remember his laughter and squinted eyes whenever something was really funny! 

Al, Doug Peacock and Nicky lived together on a lake up in north Raleigh in the mid 1970's. I would go and visit them when I ws traveling back through Raleigh (before moving back in 1981). They all played music and were always up to some foolishness. We spent many fun nights around a fire with them playing their music.

Our paths crossed some after I moved back to Raleigh in the 1980s, usually whenever  Al came to town. Over the final 6 months or so, I called Nicky on occassion to check in and see if he needed anything. Despite the pain, medications and treatments, he was always positive and asked for nothing. He was gentle sole, a good man, and a great friend. I am sure he is in a better place, free of pain and with his other family menbers!

Rest in Peace my friend, you will always be remembered!

Happy Birthday and all the best to you today!! I enjoyed having lunch with you on Thursday...

Happy Birthday! I hope you’ve had a wonderful day!!

Posted on: Sep 06, 2023 at 7:19 AM

Happy Birthday and all the best to you!!

Happy Birthday to you today!! I hope all is well and going your way...

So sad to hear this news!  Through White Memorial and Broughton, I have know Seawell and his parents for at least 50 years. I enjoyed seeing him at our last Broughton Class reunion, but I did not know that he had moved to Florida. Prayers and blessings to his Mom, sister, wife, children and grandchildren. I know he will be deeply missed.

Sounds amazing. Such a beautiful place. Merry Christmas!!