of Little Rock, AR
September 12, 1917 - May 20, 2012
Harold Rivers Haley, Sr., of Little Rock, retired buyer and salesman with Commercial Lumber Company, passed away, Sunday, May 20, 2012, at age 94.
He was born in Rondo, Arkansas on September 12, 1917 to Lavert Rivers Haley and William N. Haley. The family moved to Little Rock in 1920.
He served his country in World War II, from 1940 until the end of the war, spending four years overseas in North Africa and Italy, earning 10 Bronze Service Stars.
He was a Deacon at Immanuel Baptist Church, a Gideon, a member of the Pinnacle Sunday School Class, and a member of the Tele-Bible Class, United Commercial Travelers, the Last Man's Club and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Madge Cary of Little Rock and Toistine Hunt of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Alberta Seymour Haley; son, Harold R. Haley, Jr.; granddaughter, Leigh Haley Grugett (Lee); 2 great-grandsons, Ryan and Jake of Franklin, Tennessee; niece, Nancy H. Wirth (Warren) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nephew, Dr. Lindsay Hunt of Midlothian, Virginia. His ready smile and quick humor will be missed by his family, special family friend, Ruth Victory; and Riley, his special 4-legged friend.
Graveside services will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy 5 N., Little Rock at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 23, 2012, followed by a memorial service at Immanuel Baptist Church Chapel, 501 North Shackleford, at 2:00 P.M. with Dr. Gary Hollingsworth and Reverend Rick Jaggars officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be members from Pinnacle Sunday School Class. Family will receive friends following the service.
The family would like to express deep appreciation to doctors and nurses at UAMS, Presbyterian Village, and Hospice Home Care, during this long, difficult journey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church Library, Immanuel Building Fund, 501 North Shackleford, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 or Hospice Home Care, 2200 South Bowman Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211.
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Ron Morris
Thursday, May 24, 2012
I knew Harold from the time I was in the retail lumber business. He was a man of great integrity and was always good to do business with.
May God comfort you in your loss as He welcomes Harold into Heaven..
Pat and Lindsay Hunt
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Dear Bert, Sandy and the family:
We were so sorry to learn of Uncle Harold's death and am sorry we
were unable to be there.
I (Lindsay) have many fond childhood memories of looking through
his WW II scrapbook after the war when Bert and Harold lived on
Izard in Big Mimi's house. He was one of God's really good people
and he will be missed.
Amy Solomon
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Dear Harold, I hop eit gives you some comfort in knowing your Dad is no longer suffering. Sending you, your Mom and family thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without "Dad". God bless .
Jeanie & Terry Dailey
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Very sorry for your loss. Harold, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May you feel God's arms of love wrapped tightly around you giving you comfort and peace in the days ahead. Especially praying for your Mom - how wonderful they were able to be together for so many years!
Carolyn Duncan
Monday, May 21, 2012
Harold and Mrs. Haley - My deepest sympathy for your loss of Mr. Haley; however, he is now free of any pain and suffering. God Bless you both.
Sarah (Cox) Luyet
Monday, May 21, 2012
My grandpa, Roy Cox, has told me many stories about going to dinner theater with the Haleys. So sorry to hear of Mr. Harold's passing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Freddie Pike
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Bert,
So sorry about Harold's death. I will not be able to attend the funeral but Linda will since she is in Arkansas for a few days. Know our prayers are supporting you during this time.