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Kenneth Haskett Obituary
Mr. Haskett, age 65 of Charlotte, died peacefully with his family by his side February 24, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital. Ken was born in Mecklenburg County on November 22, 1945, son of the late Roy Lee Haskett and Annie Sue Cupp Haskett. He attended West Mecklenburg High School. A visitation will be from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Forest Lawn West Funeral Home, with a service to celebrate his life at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Shady Brook Baptist Church, Reverend George Sherman officiating. Internment will be in Forest Lawn West Cemetery with Masonic Rites by West Gate Masonic Lodge.
Ken lived a quiet life, enjoying his family, friends and the outdoors. He was a proud member of Westgate Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd-Degree Mason, The Metrolina Shrine Club and The Oasis Temple of The Shrine and Scottish Rite Bodies. He was a dedicated supporter of Oxford Orphanage. Ken was a Navy Veteran serving aboard the USS Charles H. Roan during hostile operations in both Cuba and Turkey. He was retired from Duke Energy where he was employed for 35 years as an Operations Supervisor.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Karen Taylor Haskett, daughter, Dawn H Willis, son-in-law, Stephen H. Willis, daughter, Kimberly H. Herring, son-in-law, Steve Herring, grandchildren Sydney Elizabeth Willis and Stephen Andrew Willis, brothers, Dean Haskett (Shirley), Terry Haskett (Ann), Randy Haskett (Lori), sister Linda H McArver (Robert) and sister-in-law Freda Norwood.
Flowers are appreciated or Memorials may be made to Oxford Orphanage 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565; American Cancer Society, 6000 Fairview Road Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28210; or Presbyterian Hospice Services, P.O. Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233.
Arrangements by Forest Lawn West Funeral & Cremation Service. Express condolences through www.forestlawnwest.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Haskett
Patti Zimmerman
March 2, 2011
Karen and Family, I am so sorry for your sudden loss. My prayers go out to you and your family during this time. May peace rule your hearts and the assurance of knowing there will be a great reunion one day in the presence of our loving Heavenly Father.
February 28, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Charlotte Chapter
Duke Energy Retirees
Polly Leviner
Chaplain
Sandra Pearson Widenhouse
February 27, 2011
To Karen and FamilyI am so sorry. and send my Prayers for the Family!We lived right there,my self,our Mom did and Sister still,live on Lane Rd.I thought the world of him and Karen,you are the sweetest!My prayers to you all.I understand what you will be going through,because I am a Widow also.God Bless you and your.Sincerly,Sandra Pearson Widenhouse
February 27, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family during this difficult time. Kelly, Maddie & Logan Boon
Sonya Cowan
February 27, 2011
Karen and Family
Thinking of you in this time of such great sadness,May your memories of Ken give you comfort in the days ahead. May God Bless you
Sonya Cowan
Karen Wallace
February 26, 2011
Karen and family,
Sending lots of Westside love to you at this time of sadness. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Cline Wallace W67
Bob & Tana Payne
February 26, 2011
May the LOVE of Family and Friends carry you through your grief
Alison (Whitaker) Hopkins
February 26, 2011
I will always remember Ken (“old man”) sitting in his big leather chair every time I walked through den to see Kim. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Andy Anderson
February 26, 2011
I worked with Ken at Duke for several years, he was a Great guy that will surely be missed by all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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