Philip Winn Harding, 80, of Peachtree City, Ga., passed away at home on Sunday, July 5, 2015.
Philip is survived by his wife of 58 years, Inga-Lill (Peterson) Harding. He is also survived by three siblings: Shirley Byczkowski (Stanley), Walpole, N.H.; Paul Harding (Marie), White River Junction, Vt.; Mary LaCasse (Chip), Burlington, Vt.. Also surviving are three children: René Griffith (Peter), Peachtree City, Ga.; Mark Harding (Sheri), Hermosa Beach, Calif.; Jacqueline Hall (Rob), Wildomar, Calif.; and seven grandchildren: Anna Bolduc (Aaron), Laura Belanger (James), D. Christopher Griffith, Marc Harding, Haley Hall, Cody Hall, and Tyler Harding. Also surviving are three great-grandsons, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Born to Philip Whitcomb and Helen (Shirley) Harding on January 18, 1935, Philip grew up in West Lebanon, N.H. with his three siblings. He graduated from West Lebanon High School and received a scholarship to the University of New Hampshire. In 1953, before graduation, he was drafted into the Army and served two years in post-World War II Germany. Following an honorable discharge, he moved to California to attend Northrop Institute of Technology where he earned his B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering. He then went on to receive his M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California. He worked for three decades at North American / Rockwell International and was dedicated to his work on the space program, including collaboration on the Apollo and Space Shuttle missions.
Philip was a loving husband and father. He was a man of great character and integrity. He was a talented artist and photographer and spoke fondly of his travels and adventures. He was lovingly referred to as “Morfy” and “Prince Philip.”
Memorial services will be held at Wilmot Baptist Church in Wilmot Flat, N.H. at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2015, and at Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home in Peachtree City, Ga. at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2015.
Carl J. Mowell & Son Funeral Home, Peachtree City – www.mowellfuneralhome.com.
