Harry Decker Obituary

Harry H. Decker CHARLESTON - Harry "Hank" Decker, 70, husband of Olga Decker, passed after illness on Monday, August 12, 2013 in Charleston, SC. Hank was born February 14, 1943 in Miami, FL. Hank served with the U.S. Coast Guard for over 5 years and was discharged in 1967 as an Engineman, Third Class. He worked for Florida Power for many years, and while in Miami met his wife Olga. They were together for 27 years. Hank was a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxillary, the American Legion and he enjoyed spending time with friends at D.D. Peckers. Hank is survived by his loving wife, Olga, his sister Barbara Harder (husband Doug) and his niece Sarah Harder, his close cousin Bill Gray and wife Emily Gray, and sister-in-law Marina Estrada as well as beloved pets Pancho and Polly. Hank is preceded in death by his father, Harry Decker, mother Mary Lucille Stallone, and beloved grandmother Mary Lucile Peeler. The relatives and friends of Hank Decker are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM Friday, August 16, 2013, from Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Final Interment will take place in Miami, FL. The family will receive friends between 5:00 & 7:00 PM Thursday, August 15, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 PM. Online condolences may be offered at www.jamesamcalister.com. Flowers are accepted, or donations may be made the The American Legion Post 147, 968 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412. JAMES A. McALISTER Funerals & Cremation. (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston