Birth date: Sep 8, 1922 Death date: Jun 17, 2018
Howard G. King, 95, of Tucson, AZ, died on June 17, 2018. He was born to Eli W. and Violet George King on Sept. 8, 1922, in Monongahela, PA, the oldest of five children. After graduating from Monongahela High School in 1941, he en Read Obituary
Howard was a faithful friend of my husband Jack with whom he had worked at Anaconda. After Jack was gone, Howard left me on his email list so I kept in touch with him and all our mutual friends. I missed those emails and felt sad that his eyesight was gone because I knew how much that contact with his friends meant to him. We can rejoice knowing his vision is restored and he has no more depression.
I will miss Uncle Howard;
One of my favorite memories of Uncle Howard was a trip out into the desert to an old swimming. Howard was an excellent shot with a pistol. And that day he had one on his hip. He was a lefty also. My Grandfather (Pap-Pap) was totally amazed by these wonderful creatures of the desert. Can you picture this? A jack rabbit jumped up and was running out through the desert as we were bouncing around in the vehicle. And so, with one hand on the wheel, he pulled out his pistol and shot/killed the jack rabbit on the fly. And Pap-Pap got his first close encounter with an Arizona jack rabbit.
Paul Alan Harn
Verneda and Howard always made me feel part of the family along with Sandy and Butch. His sense of humor and ability to tell his stories was a joy. We are fortunate to have known Howard. Our condolences and love to his family.
It was my privilege to know this fine man for the past 15 years. His humility, humor, generosity, and kindness were always apparent. He lived a remarkable life, and accomplished much, but was ever humble. And yes his stories were wonderful! So much to tell after such a full life. My deepest sympathies to Sandy and Verneda. I will miss my friend. Be at peace Howard.
My condolences to Sandy and her family.
Donna Yoder
The obituary is a literary masterpiece; very well done. To record fully all the successes and wise decisions achieved by HGK would require far more than 20 pages! A devoted friend of 16 years knows that when HGK awoke each morning, his first thought apparently was : "Who needs help today?" Howard generously helped his friends and friends of his friends with all kinds of necessary skills that usually would be nigh impossible to promptly obtain in commerce. Howard was always teaching important ideas; lending and giving important books.
Howard was the most successful, interesting and generous man I have ever known and the only one to land in Africa and face the enemy in 1942.
With celebration of his life and gratitude for his companionship, Uncle Charlie
