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Harold King Obituary
Born February 27, 1945, Hal served as a U.S. Marine in Vietnam before revealing his considerable writing talent. In the 1970s, he became an award-winning investigative journalist for The Shreveport Times, and received his Masters Degree in Professional Writing from the University of Oklahoma. His masters thesis became his first published novel, Paradigm Red (1975), which was subsequently made into the 1977 television film "Red Alert". Hal produced several more novels, including Four Days, Taskmaster, and the best selling Closing Ceremonies, leading Publisher's Weekly to name him "the crown prince of suspense."
Hal is survived by his son Harold R. (Trey) King III and grandson Elijah, of Layfayette; his former spouse Elaine King, his mother Anne M. King and his brother Richard A. King, all of Shreveport; sisters Linda Conway and Nancy (Casey) Lanzillotti, both of Bossier City; brothers David M. King of Sarasota, Florida, and Mark S. King of Ft Lauderdale; plus a loving assortment of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, retired USAF Lt. Col. Harold R. King.
A memorial gathering will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 21st in Couch Parlor of First United Methodist Church of Shreveport. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Harmony Hospice of Shreveport.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold King
B.Stopa-Hill
July 9, 2021
What a wonderful man with great intellect and a very kind heart. It's been several years since he's been gone, but he will never be forgotten. His family must have been very blessed with his presence and great character, and I was very fortunate to have known him for a space in time. May the memories he left you with, give you great comfort in the years ahead.
taken circa 1995 when we met in Georgia
Katie
November 7, 2010
Words cannot express my sadness. Hal was a wonderful, thoughtful, and loving man, and I will miss so much about him, not the least of which is his abiding presence over these many years.
Farewell, true and trusted soul mate.
November 7, 2010
The loss of someone so close is almost impossible to bear. I share your family's grief. My prayers are with them; my heart is with you.
Rest well, dear one. Meet you at J. Cotten's.
November 7, 2010
Saddened beyond words that you're no longer with me. I so wish we could have completed our plans. I'll be looking at the moon, but I'll be seeing you. ...
KSO
November 5, 2010
This last year and our time together were magical. I miss you, Boy Scout; you fought a good fight. Mind-to-mind,heart-to-heart,soul-to-soul,as promised, always. Deepest sympathy to the family.
mj
mlady pendora
November 2, 2010
Like Sheridan, Hal got off the ground. I shall miss a unique and joyous friend.
Keenan Gingles
October 29, 2010
I had the privilege of not only working with Hal, but also had the good fortune of being one of his students in an undergraduate writing course at LSUS. He was a great writer, had a great sense of humor and did a wonderful job with the classes he taught. What a talent? My deepest sympathies to his family.
Sharon McMullen
October 21, 2010
You will be missed. Love you Hal.
Marna
October 21, 2010
In loving memory of a very special man.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I miss you, Pinky.
xox ~ Pinkie
Sue Foster
October 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness.
You have a special guardian angel watching over you.
Suzee
October 18, 2010
To Anne and family,
Blessings and peace to you on your journey. There is a peace that passes all understanding. May that peace be yours.
In His Love,
Linda Ferguson
Stephen Minister
First Untied Methodist Church, Shreveport
Janice Goodman
October 18, 2010
I'm sorry to read about Hal's passing. I was friends with Hal, Elaine, and Casey years ago. Hal and Elaine visted me in the hospital when my son, Cory, was born. I was reading Closing Ceremonies at the time. Hal signed the book for me and I still have it in my bookcase.
My prayers are with you all.
October 17, 2010
Mrs. King, Trey, and family....
May the warmth of Hal's famous smiles comfort you through this time of grief and sustain you throughout your lives. My deepest sympathies.
dian tooke
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
October 17, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Harold Raymond “Hal” King, Jr. our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for “Hal”. And to “Hal” it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Vietnam War while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. “Hal”, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to “Hal”’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
October 17, 2010
I had the pleasure of meeting, and interviewing, Hal back around 1992 or 1993 for a college writing project at Louisiana Tech. As a result he came and taught a writing course on the base and I took that course. I still have the papers from the class and the interview. It was kind of him to do this for me. I am sorry for the family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jenny Senier
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