ALEXANDRIA, VA-Judge Donald May Haddock, 83, died at his home in Alexandria, Virginia, surrounded by the love of his family on December 23, 2024.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years, Joyce Rodgers Haddock; son David Stanford Haddock, II, grandsons Alex Haddock and Adam Haddock, and their mother Klara Matouskova; son Donald May Haddock, Jr., daughter-in-law Cristina Barbudo and granddaughter Eva May Haddock-Barbudo. He is also survived by his wife’s sisters Joanne Rodgers Jenks (d. Bill) and Florine (Flo) Rodgers Graham (d. Bob) as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife’s brother Joseph Winfield Rodgers and his wife’s sister Betty Rodgers Sherrer (d. Wayman).
He was the son of David Stanford Haddock and Alice May Haddock Gardiner, and the grandson of Alva and Ada Haddock of Douglas, Georgia, and of Robert and Lula May of Rose Hill Farm, just outside of Alexandria.
Judge Haddock graduated from Episcopal High School and Princeton University. He received his law degree from the University of Virginia and master of laws from George Washington University. After graduation from law school, he served in the United States Army as a Captain in the Army Materiel Command.
Judge Haddock was a lifelong resident of Alexandria and a pillar of the Alexandria legal community. He started as a sole practitioner and part-time Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney. He next practiced law with the firm of Thomas, Kent, Haddock & Sewell and then again as a sole practitioner. In 1984, he became a judge on the Alexandria Circuit Court where he served for 27 years, the last 14 of which as Chief Judge. After retirement, he continued to sit frequently as a substitute judge, totaling over 40 years of service on the bench. When not on the bench, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and farming.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make gifts in Judge Haddock’s memory are asked to consider Episcopal High School, 1200 N. Quaker Lane, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, www.ehsrollcall.org.
Judge Haddock will be interred at Ivy Hill Cemetery in a family-only ceremony.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at First Baptist Church, 2932 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22302, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
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