Henry Adolphus London, II

January 17, 2021

Johns Island, SC – Henry (Hal) Adolphus London, II beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle died peacefully at his home in Johns Island, SC on January 17, 2021 with his wife of 43 years, Sandy and daughter, Mary Carla by his side.

Hal was born in Charlotte, NC on November 28, 1944 to John Bryan London and Billie Freeman London. He graduated from Charlotte Country Day School in 1963 and served in the United States Air Force before graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1973. He spent the majority of his career in the healthcare field. He retired from McKesson Corporation in 2008, where he installed computer systems in hospitals across the country.

Hal (WB4ZIQ) was an avid amateur radio operator and was active in the Mecklenburg Amateur Radio Society and later, in the Stanly County Radio Society. He was a life-long member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte where he sang in the Boys Choir and served as an Acolyte for many years.

Hal is survived by his wife, Sandy London and his daughter Mary Carla London, both of Johns Island, SC, his sister Mary Norcott London Nelson and her husband Tom Nelson of Pineville, NC, his niece and nephews Rob Smith (Ashley), Bryan Smith (Kendy), Christian Smith (Suzie), Molly Nye (Michael), Shepard Smith (Lauren), and their children.

There will be a private interment at Elmwood Cemetery in the London Family Plot. A memorial service honoring Hal will take place at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Charlotte on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11:00.  Mask will be required.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Endowment, 115 West Seventh Street Charlotte, NC 28202 or to MSA Hospice, 1470 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Suite 107 Charleston, SC 29407.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606. Online condolences can be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Raleigh Shoemaker

    To Mary Norcott and other family members of Hal: Hal was a dear friend from earliest childhood days. We played together often and he was so much fun to be with. He had a great smile and a wonderful sense of humor. My wife, Katy, and I had hoped to attend the service tomorrow but we have both been sick over Christmas and we do not feel fully recovered. So to play it safe for us and any potential people who we might expose to our germs we have decided that it is best that we not attend in person. We will always cherish the memories of the fun we had together as children. Hal's mother was a great friend of my mother and such a lovely lady. She always treated Hal's friends so kindly. We know that all of you have many wonderful memories of Hal that will help sustain you.

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  • Paula and Craig Reutlinger

    Dear Sandy and Mary Carla, We are so sorry to hear of Hal's death. It has been many years since we've seen you and Hal, but Craig and I have so many happy memories of spending time with you and Hal. We hope you will find peace in the years you had together and the many happy memories life brings to us all. Our prayers are with you, and we will be thinking of you in the days ahead. Love, Paula and Craig

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  • Teresa Lail

    I worked with Hal at then Charlotte Memorial Hospital for a brief period. He was a very good interim manager. I worked with Sandy also I am sadden to see this Sending prayers for peace & comfort to Sandy, Mary & the family

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  • Clarice Cato Goodyear

    Like Sam Howe, I was in the CCDS class one year under Hal's class. I arrived in the 9th grade. Hal was such a kind, welcoming, guy; always a smile and a hello for a newbie. Lovely man! May angels attend, Clarice Cato Goodyear

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  • Venita Forbes

    So sorry to hear of Hal’s passing. I worked with him for many years at Unisys and McKesson. He was a kind and gentle soul. Condolences to his family. He will be missed by many.

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  • Susan & Harvey Corriher

    Sending thoughts and prayers to Hal's family. We worked with Hal at McKesson for many years. He was such a pleasant and kind fellow, always smiling. May your memories sustain you through this difficult time.

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  • Samuel Howe

    Hal was one year ahead of my class at Charlotte Country Day School. My primary memory of Hal was his great sense of humor, and the never ending smile on his face. He was welcoming to almost anyone including a bunch of crazy underclassmen! Such a fun guy! So glad he was able to do what he wanted to do in life. Much sympathy to Mary Norcott and the rest of his family.

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  • Brant Hart

    Hal was a classmate of mine at UNC. He and I had at least one RTVMP class together. I have fond memories of him. My deepest sympathy goes out to Hal's family.

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  • Larry Cole

    I am so sorry to hear of Hal’s passing. He was one of the good guys and I’m certain will be missed by many. My condolences to his family and may he rest in peace.

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  • Marti Caddell

    Thanks for the Memories.

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