Father of former governor Nikki Haley dies on Father’s Day

On Father’s Day, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley was forced to say farewell to her own father. (WCIV)

(WCIV) — On Father’s Day, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley was forced to say farewell to her own father.

Haley announced the death of her father, Ajit Singh Randhawa, on June 16.

“This morning I had to say goodbye to the smartest, sweetest, kindest, most decent man I have ever known,” Haley wrote on social media. “My heart is heavy knowing he is gone.

“He taught his kids the importance of faith, hard work, and grace,” she continued. “He was an amazing husband of 64 years, a loving grandfather and great grandfather, and the best father to his four children. He was such a blessing to all of us.”

“Happy Father’s Day, Dad. We will miss you dearly.”