Harold J. Klee, 84, of Dover, died Jan. 15, 2017.
He was born in Bayshore, Long Island, New York, on July 28, 1932. He was the first child of the late Nicholas H. and Regina H. Klee. He was a member of Sydney Assembly of God and Local Plumbers and Pipefitters Union 123. He loved Royal Rangers, often leading as senior commander. He also enjoyed family gatherings, reading and traveling in all 50 states, especially the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York. He had been retired for many years as a journeyman plumber and pipefitter. In 1969, he and his family moved to Florida after working for several years for the state of New York at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Hope Stanton Klee; children, Ret. Lt. Col. Alvin J. S. Klee
(Winnie), of Sparta, Tennessee, David H. Klee (Gayle), of Durant, the Rev. Wilmajoy K. Sisk (Simeon), missionaries in Almere, Netherlands and Ray N. Klee (Brandi), of Ft. Meade; one sister; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and most of his siblings.
A memorial service was held Jan. 21, at Pleasant Grove Assembly of God in Plant City.
Online condolences may be made at HopewellFuneral.com.