John Henry Hailey, 91, was called Home by his loving Savior on Sunday, August 26, 2012. He was born in Commerce, GA, on September 12, 1920 the son of the late Coy and Nora (nee: Alexander ) Hailey.
Mr. Hailey served his country with the U.S. Army from October of 1942 until February of 1946. On March 26, 1946, he was united in marriage to Catherine Upton, who preceded him in death on June 11, 2003. He had been employed by the J.I. Case Company for over 20 years. Mr. Hailey was a member of the J.I. Case Co. 20 year Club, a former member of the Masonic Lodge, and the Local #180 Retirees.
He leaves to cherish his memory his children, Clyde (Andree) Hailey, of Little Suamico, WI, Mildred (Lum) Ausbon, of Heartland, TX, Gary Hailey, William (Sallie) Hailey, Marie (David Jackson) Hailey, all of Racine and Tina Lichenwalner ; grandchildren; great grandchildren, sister-in-law Beatrice (Willie) Cheeseboro, of Suitland, MD. His nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends further survive him. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters, Tommie Haley, Reese Jarrell, and Margaret Thornton, and 4 brothers, David, Joe, Matthew and, J.P. Haley.
His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, September 4that 12 o’clock noon with Rev. James Oates and Rev. Anthony Haley officiating. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Tuesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
The family would like to thank the Jonesboro Georgia Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center, Manor Care, and Hospice House for the care and kindness shown to Mr.
Hailey and his family.
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