Obituary of John R. Haddon

Eastover- John R. Haddon, 74, of Eastover, South Carolina passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 12, 2017. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to the late Richard J. Haddon and M. Pauline Haddon (Witham). John graduated from Florida State University and commissioned into the United States Air Force in 1965. He served his country with honor for 31 years of uniform service retiring from the 102nd Fighter Wing, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, as the installation commander in 1997 at the rank of Brigadier General (MA). He continued his dedication as a civil service employee for the Army Reserve at Fort Jackson, South Carolina until his retirement in 2006. During his retirement years, John enjoyed pottery and was active in his local church along with his favorite role as Sunday School teacher. John is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Barbara J. Haddon (Gay); devoted father to three children, Paula Haddon-Hunt (Steven) of Plymouth, Massachusetts; Richard J. Haddon II and Miranda Haddon (José), both of East Falmouth, Massachusetts; loving grandfather to two grandchildren, Shelby and Cassandra Haddon of East Falmouth, Massachusetts; and big brother to Harriet Leben, of Masons Neck, Virginia, Priscilla Harlan of Lynchburg, Virginia, and Carole Haddonbarry of Overland, Missouri. A memorial service will be held on February 16, 2017, 11:00 A.M. at McLeod United Methodist Church, Eastover, South Carolina. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Children's Youth Fund at McLeod UMC, Eastover, SC.