Potsdam, NY
Howard "Don" King, 93, of State Highway 72, passed away November 24, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Don was born on July 12, 1928 in Potsdam, the son of the late Howard and Eloise (Bannister) King.
He was a graduate of Potsdam High School.
On June 22, 1948, he entered the United State Air Force, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge on June 21, 1952.
He first married Claire Hall, their marriage ended in divorce. He later married Kathleen O'Brien, she predeceased him on January 15, 1994.
After returning home from Air Force, Don started working for the Potsdam Police Department, serving as the Police Chief prior to his retirement in 1978.
He had previously worked for a time delivering mail and at Niagara Mohawk. As a veteran, he was a proud member of the Potsdam VFW and the Parishville AMVETS. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
Don is survived by his three children; his nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his sister of Syracuse; and nieces and nephews.
Burial in Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam
Source: Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, NY
Howard "Don" King, 93, of State Highway 72, passed away November 24, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Don was born on July 12, 1928 in Potsdam, the son of the late Howard and Eloise (Bannister) King.
He was a graduate of Potsdam High School.
On June 22, 1948, he entered the United State Air Force, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge on June 21, 1952.
He first married Claire Hall, their marriage ended in divorce. He later married Kathleen O'Brien, she predeceased him on January 15, 1994.
After returning home from Air Force, Don started working for the Potsdam Police Department, serving as the Police Chief prior to his retirement in 1978.
He had previously worked for a time delivering mail and at Niagara Mohawk. As a veteran, he was a proud member of the Potsdam VFW and the Parishville AMVETS. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
Don is survived by his three children; his nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his sister of Syracuse; and nieces and nephews.
Burial in Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam
Source: Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, NY
Potsdam, NY
Howard "Don" King, 93, of State Highway 72, passed away November 24, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Don was born on July 12, 1928 in Potsdam, the son of the late Howard and Eloise (Bannister) King.
He was a graduate of Potsdam High School.
On June 22, 1948, he entered the United State Air Force, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge on June 21, 1952.
He first married Claire Hall, their marriage ended in divorce. He later married Kathleen O'Brien, she predeceased him on January 15, 1994.
After returning home from Air Force, Don started working for the Potsdam Police Department, serving as the Police Chief prior to his retirement in 1978.
He had previously worked for a time delivering mail and at Niagara Mohawk. As a veteran, he was a proud member of the Potsdam VFW and the Parishville AMVETS. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
Don is survived by his three children; his nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his sister of Syracuse; and nieces and nephews.
Burial in Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam
Source: Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, NY
Howard "Don" King, 93, of State Highway 72, passed away November 24, 2021 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
Don was born on July 12, 1928 in Potsdam, the son of the late Howard and Eloise (Bannister) King.
He was a graduate of Potsdam High School.
On June 22, 1948, he entered the United State Air Force, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge on June 21, 1952.
He first married Claire Hall, their marriage ended in divorce. He later married Kathleen O'Brien, she predeceased him on January 15, 1994.
After returning home from Air Force, Don started working for the Potsdam Police Department, serving as the Police Chief prior to his retirement in 1978.
He had previously worked for a time delivering mail and at Niagara Mohawk. As a veteran, he was a proud member of the Potsdam VFW and the Parishville AMVETS. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle.
Don is survived by his three children; his nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his sister of Syracuse; and nieces and nephews.
Burial in Bayside Cemetery, Potsdam
Source: Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, NY
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