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 1921 - 2016 (95 years)
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- Hap was born on July 28, 1921 in Toccoa, GA. Hap graduated from Toccoa High School in 1938, went on to Wheaton College and later graduated from the University of Georgia in 1947.
- Hap joined the US Air Force in 1942. After 28 years of active duty, he retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1969. He served in WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War. He served as a member of the Mighty 8th Air Force, earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, 4 Battle Stars in Europe, 2 Battle Stars in Korea as well as 2 Presidential Unit Citations. His duties took him to 6 continents and all 50 states before he retired from the Air Force in 1969.
- He took on 2 other careers in Atlanta: Cousins Property Management and later with the engineering firm designing the Atlanta MARTA rail system.
- Hap continued his love for his USAF becoming the President of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, Founding Committee of Mighty 8th Air Force Museum in Savannah, GA, President of 2nd Air Division Association, Trustee of Mighty 8th Air Force Museum, National Aviation Committee Chairman, Georgia Aviation Chairman, Sandy Springs Veteran of the Year and member of Sandy Springs Rotary Club.
- Hap had another great love, his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan following the grandchildren's sporting activities for years. He loved following them from Murphy Candler baseball, NYO baseball, golf tournaments, Marist School sporting events and Davidson College football games.
- Hap married Sarah Margaret Willins. Hap was also an avid traveler and returned many times to Edinburgh, Scotland the home of his wife Margaret. He was a member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church and later North Avenue Presbyterian Church.
- Grave marked by Piedmont Chapter GA SAR 21 May 2017.
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