FORT WORTH – Chong Ki Kim, 82, passed away on May 26, 2026. Chong Ki Kim was born on May 24, 1944, in Muju, South Korea. At the age of 14, he moved to Busan, South Korea, to begin working and helping support his family. In 1963, he enlisted in the Republic of Korea Army (ROK) and served in the 11th Maneuver Division, known as the Flowering Knights, or Hwarang Division, stationed in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, South Korea. He re-enlisted in 1965 and served two years in Vietnam before returning to Busan in 1967. After returning to Busan, Chong Ki worked at a train station. In 1968, he met the love of his life, Anna, whose family lived in the same neighborhood. They were married on June 3, 1971, in Busan, South Korea. Shortly thereafter, Chong Ki immigrated to the Fort Worth on July 21,1971. His wife, Anna and daughter, Rosa joined him December 23,1972. In 1972, Chong Ki purchased his first home in Blue Mound, Texas. He proudly became a United States citizen in 1976. Throughout his life, Chong Ki was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to providing for his family. After arriving in Texas, he worked for Safe Pull Trailer Hitches, Inc. in Blue Mound from 1971 to 1978, while also working weekends as a farmhand. He later worked at the Comanche Peak Nuclear Power Plant in Glen Rose, Texas, from 1978 to 1979. In 1980, Chong Ki and Anna opened Kim’s Place in Blue Mound, which they owned and operated until 1997. They then owned and operated The Donut Palace in Fort Worth from 1997 until their retirement on March 31, 2014. For 34 years, Chong Ki worked side by side with Anna, building their businesses and serving their community. Chong Ki enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved watching the Texas Rangers, fellowshipping with members of his church, singing karaoke, working in his yard, relaxing at home with Anna, and watching kung fu movies. He valued hard work and family above all else, believing that dedication, integrity, and the support of loved ones were the foundations of a meaningful life. His commitment to both his work and his family left a lasting example for all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pan Ok Kim and Seng Kim; his sister, Chom Chu “Kim” Priddy; his brother-in-law, Laurance Lannen “Lanny” Priddy; and many of his siblings in South Korea. Chong Ki is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Anna Kim; daughter, Rosa Kim Saniei, and son-in-law, Abbas Saniei, of Fort Worth; son, Yo Han Kim, and daughter-in-law, Elisa Peña-Kim, of Austin; daughter, Amy Kim Gunter, and son-in-law, Chad Everett Gunter, of Fort Worth; grandchildren, Kamran Saniei, Kavan Saniei, Isabel Maria Kim, Lucy Kim Gunter, Juliana Elise Kim, Oliver Wade Gunter, and Daehan Paz Kim; niece, Janie Priddy Mathis of Burleson and her children; nephew, Thomas Priddy (Kelsey) of Granbury; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and loved ones in South Korea. Chong Ki’s life was a testament to perseverance, sacrifice, and devotion to family. His legacy will live on through the many lives he touched and the family he loved so deeply. Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday, June 1, 2026 at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite D, at 3344 White Settlement Road Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Funeral Mass: 11:00 am Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Korean Martyrs Catholic Church 415 Brown Trail Hurst, Texas 76053. Interment: 12:30 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2026 in Greenwood Memorial Park 3100 White Settlement Road Fort Worth, Texas. Reception: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite C and D, at 3344 White Settlement Road Fort Worth, Texas 76107. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-336-0584

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