Death of Herb Kelleher

March 12, 1931 - January 3, 2019
| Age 87

Colorful co-founder of Southwest Airlines
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Herb Kelleher was the colorful co-founder of discount carrier Southwest Airlines. The Texas lawyer known for his maverick persona started the airline with businessman Rollin King by sketching their business plan on a cocktail napkin. He died at the age of 87. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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