Harold Eugene King Jr.

Harold was born in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents were Harold, Sr. and Iona Yates King. His father was a civil servant for the US Government assigned to various locations. As a teenager, Harold, Jr. lived with his family in the Philippines for several years before relocating to Maryland. Harold graduated from Havre de Grace High School, Havre de Grace, Maryland. He met his wife, Patricia Cronin, on a double date in Aberdeen, Maryland. After high school, Harold enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in French Morocco, Africa. There he maintained avionic equipment on Naval aircraft. He married Patricia and she joined him there. After his tour in the Navy, they settled in Harford County, Maryland.

In 1968 Harold and his family moved to Sudbury, Massachusetts to pursue a job offer as a computer programmer. He raised his five children in Sudbury and after 30 years there, he and Patricia retired to Cape Cod. Together, they successfully owned and operated the Silver Herring Bed and Breakfast in Eastham for ten years. Harold loved Cape Cod, the beach and photographing the sunset.

Harold believed that life was not a spectator sport. He was actively involved in the Boy Scout s as a child, and served as a Boy Scout leader as an adult. While a leader, he made two canoe trips to Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base – Northern Tier in Ely, Minnesota, and under his guidance his two sons earned the Eagle Scout award. Harold also believed in education. At age 77, he earned his Associates in Arts degree from Cape Cod Community College. Harold was an avid wood worker, enthusiastic painter, dedicated photographer, adventurous world traveler, experienced fisherman, competent auto mechanic, active outdoorsman, and devoted grandfather.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Patricia. He is survived by his brother, Robert King (Terry); his five children and their spouses: Judith King Alderson (Bill); Deborah King Harwood (Mike); Sandra King Anderson (Darren); Michael King (Jennifer); David King (Anne Marie); and Amy Feiner, who was loved like a daughter. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held in Aberdeen, Maryland at a later date.

A memorial fund to honor Harold’s love of the outdoors and the Boy Scouts has been created. Donations to the fund will benefit Charles L. Sommers Wilderness Canoe Base, Northern Tier in Ely, Minnesota. Donations in Harold’s name can be sent to: Charles L. Sommers Alumni Association, Inc. PO Box 428, Ely, Minnesota, 55731-0428