Haskelle Porter House Jr. was born to Haskelle Porter House and Victoria Myrie on December 31, 1946 in The Bronx, New York. He was the younger of the two children born to this Union. He was raised and educated in the New York City school system and attended George Washington High School. He later attended The City College of New York. Throughout his childhood he was happy, charismatic and active.
In 1968, Haskelle entered the United States Army as a Paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division of the Vietnam War. During his 3-year term of service, he was awarded numerous decorations including the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and the Parachute Badge. Wounded during service, he was also awarded The Purple Heart. Upon his honorable discharge in 1972, Haskelle returned to New York City, New York.
Always holding the role of provider at the helm, Haskelle worked various jobs throughout his career and beyond. He became a Court Officer at The Bronx Family Court. Ambitious to advance in the field, Haskelle wanted to become a Supreme Court Officer. Several years later, he achieved this goal, and became a Senior Court Officer in The Queens Supreme Court.
During his career and time in New York City, Haskelle found a renewed sense of purpose and rededicated his life to his faith. A devout Christian, he worked towards becoming a minister and spent several years doing his theological studies under the esteemed Reverend Herbert Daugherty in Brooklyn, New York. Haskelle became an ordained minister, which was one of the proudest moments in his life.
With a new sense of faith and purpose, and after working at The Queens Supreme Court for over 20 years, Haskelle retired. In 2004, he decided to leave New York City and relocate to Arizona. Haskelle continued to share his testimony and ministerial skills.
Haskelle entered into Holy Matrimony, March 26, 2016 to Sharon Walker of New York City, at New Hope Christian Center in Arizona. He continued to seek the Lord even in declining health.
A proud husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Haskelle is preceded in the death by his niece Whitni. Haskelle leaves to mourn, his wife Sharon; children Khalil, Anissa and Kalese; daughter-in-law Yvette Liquet and granddaughter Amelia; stepson Lamar McFarlane; sister Carolyn Jones and her son , Jamal and a host of family members and friends.
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Uncle Kel, you will be truly missed. 🙏🏽 Love ZinZie♥️
My condolences and prayers are extended to the Family. Wishing you peace and loving memories that will hold in your family’s hearts.
Dear Sharon, Haskelle’s children, family and friends,
As a .member of the Encanterra community, I did not have the pleasure of a personal relationship with Haskelle, clearly a fine man of faith. I attended the Livestream service and was blessed to see the amazing faith dancer, to hear the uplifting hymns, to witness the loving tributes and to hear about the life of Haskelle, a devout Christian, an accomplished Purple Heart veteran, and a loving husband and family man. The Celebration of Life service was uplifting, faith-filled and a spiritual blessing to attend.
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. Sharon, we hope you feel the care and support of your community. As the Soul of Encanterra Communications Committee Chair, I join Valerie Hopkins in expressing the sincere condolences of the SOE.
Natalie and Al Walcott