Haldane-King-Obituary

Lt. Col. Haldane King

Columbus, Ohio

Age 91

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91
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Columbus, Ohio
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Alzheimer's Association

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King Lt. Col. Haldane King USAF (Retired) passed from this world on July 2, 2013 at the age of 91. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 8, 1921 the sixth of seven children in the family of Charles and Estelle (Stansberry) King. An outstanding high school basketball player, Haldane earned...

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I new Mr King, from the D.R.P.A. In Camden, N.J. I worked as a maintenance technician there, he was a kind gracious man, I believe he helped me in getting the job in Maintenance dept. but he never told me. Im a little late saying my condolences to his family,but I want to say it was a real privilege to know him, may he R.I.P. Edward Little, Marlton, N.J.

I was sad to hear of Hal's passing. I am glad I had the opportunity to know Hal when I worked as the Sales & Marketing Mgr. at Emerald Crossings. My prayers are with you Dwight and all of your family. Hal was a sweet man and I enjoyed the time I spent with him. Take care.

we had visited my uncle marcus and aunt bernice gibson in coacoa beach florida many years ago and i was getting ready to watch a pbs special that i had taped on vhs about the Tuskegee Airmen when my uncle stopped me,loaded us into the car and took us to see Mr. King a tall stately man who didn't hesitate to take me into his den where the hair stood up on my neck as i looked in awe at the history of his military career on the walls.he educated us on the airmens lives and fixed us his favorite...

Reading Mr. King's obituary, I was completely impressed with how he, as a man, progressed through this life. His accomplishments are distinguished; and, yes, I would have enjoyed knowing him. As a retired USAF member, myself, I'm sure we would have had a lot to talk about. My condolences to all of his family. "And may His Perpetual Light shine upon him".

I wish I had met Lt. Col. King. From reading his obituary and knowing his son, Dwight, he was a remarkable person. What a blessing he must have been to his family and all who were touched by his life. Wishing those mourning his passing God's peace and comfort.

PopPop was a great man and I am so thankful that I had the privilege of being his granddaughter. I miss him dearly.