John Langdon Haskell, Sr., of Charleston, SC, died peacefully at home in loving care of his family on January 22, 2016. He was born February 16, 1921 in Chattanooga, TN. He spent his childhood in Beaufort, SC at Tidalholm, a prominent estate, circa 1853, owned by his parents from the 1930s to the 1950s. This historic property, which has been used in several Hollywood films, sits on a point of the Beaufort River. It is on this river that John and his twin brother, Roger, had many happy days sailing, fishing and swimming. Other fond memories were of the many summers spent at Barn House on Martha’s Vineyard. John studied and excelled in sports at Christ School in Arden, NC, where he graduated in 1939. He attended The Citadel in Charleston, SC until 1942, when he volunteered for flight training with the US Army Air Corps. After serving in WWII, he enjoyed a long career as a civil engineer, retiring from the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1980. He spent his retirement in Ridgeland (Grahamville), SC, and he was an active member of the Church of the Holy Trinity until he moved to Charleston, SC in 2012. John was a sweet and caring man whose compassionate spirit was felt by all who met him. He was the definition of love, always sacrificing his needs for others. He loved the Atlanta Braves, the USC Gamecocks, sailing, sports, old movies, and westerns, especially with John Wayne. He was and is an inspiration, and he will be terribly missed. He was predeceased by his parents, Natalie Soule Swart Haskell and Adam Haskell; his sister, Natalie Haskell Lane; his brothers William Haskell and Roger Haskell; his first wife, Jane Ford Wall; his second wife, Evelyn Popham Pinckney; and his companion, Dot Stotler. He is survived by his sons, John L. Haskell, Jr. (Jon Shipp), James Haskell (Melissa Kay) and Daniel Haskell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service at Grahamville Cemetery in Ridgeland, SC on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. The cemetery is located on the corner of Sycamore Drive (State Road S-27-139) and Smiths Crossing (State Road S-27-29). In lieu of flowers, please donate in John’s memory to Roper St. Francis Foundation or to the Church of the Holy Trinity. Thank you to Sauls Funeral Home for their caring assistance with the arrangements.
Posted in: The Island Packet
Posted on: 2016-01-26
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