Obituary for Harold Lee Decker Jr.
Millerton – Harold Lee Decker, Jr., a lifelong resident of Millerton, NY passed away peacefully on October 16, 2021 at his home.
Harold was born June 5, 1937 in New York City to Harold and Elaine Decker of Ancramdale, NY. He married the love of his life Carol Hoyt on December 31, 1957 in Hudson, NY and they were fortunate to enjoy 64 years together.
Harold and his wife operated the Sears Catalog Store in Millerton for 10 years. After that they opened the Millerton Appliance Store for 6 years prior to their retirement. In their retirement they traveled extensively and spent winters in Florida.
Harold was an avid outdoorsman throughout his life. He enjoyed hiking, camping, hunting and especially fishing. He was skilled at archery and entered many competitions.
In addition to his wife Carol, Harold is survived by his son, David Decker of Millerton and his daughter, Diana and her husband Carlos Tanon of Parkland, FL; a brother, Robert Decker and his wife Barbara of Gallatin, NY and an uncle, Alton Hoysradt of Germantown, NY.
Graveside services and burial will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 12:30pm at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, NY. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. A reception in Harold’s honor will follow at the Millerton American Legion Post 178, 155 Route 44, Millerton. Memorial contributions may be made to the North East-Millerton Library, 75 Main St. Millerton, NY 12546. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Ave., Millerton, NY. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com
Harold was born June 5, 1937 in New York City to Harold and Elaine Decker of Ancramdale, NY. He married the love of his life Carol Hoyt on December 31, 1957 in Hudson, NY and they were fortunate to enjoy 64 years together.
Harold and his wife operated the Sears Catalog Store in Millerton for 10 years. After that they opened the Millerton Appliance Store for 6 years prior to their retirement. In their retirement they traveled extensively and spent winters in Florida.
Harold was an avid outdoorsman throughout his life. He enjoyed hiking, camping, hunting and especially fishing. He was skilled at archery and entered many competitions.
In addition to his wife Carol, Harold is survived by his son, David Decker of Millerton and his daughter, Diana and her husband Carlos Tanon of Parkland, FL; a brother, Robert Decker and his wife Barbara of Gallatin, NY and an uncle, Alton Hoysradt of Germantown, NY.
Graveside services and burial will take place on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 12:30pm at Irondale Cemetery in Millerton, NY. Pastor William Mayhew will officiate. A reception in Harold’s honor will follow at the Millerton American Legion Post 178, 155 Route 44, Millerton. Memorial contributions may be made to the North East-Millerton Library, 75 Main St. Millerton, NY 12546. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Ave., Millerton, NY. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com