Harold "Duke Blue" was initially married to another deceased classmate, Joyce Ann Livingston Matthews. 

How did he get his nickname:  Harold was part of a "street corner Lauderdale Sub, 'wannabe-doo-wop' group" -- Willie B. Hammond, BTW '64; Levelle Hammond, BTW '65; Willie McGhee, BTW '64, and of course, Harold.  Their favorite song was  "The Duke of Earl" by 60's R&B singer, Gene Chandler.  Because Harold was the leader, guess who became "Duke!"  Now we can only surmise where the 'Blue" came from, but just one look at the beautiful, "Blue"-black melanin "Duke" was blessed with -- and we have a good idea why he became affectionately known as "Duke Blue!"

Rest in peace, "Duke!"