John Joseph Haley


John Joseph Haley of Charlotte, a quiet hardworking man with the best smile, passed away on May 27, 2023, at the age of 83. John was born May 21, 1940, to his John Sr. and Bernice (Woodman) Haley. On August 6, 1960, he married Patricia Steward and together they raised a wonderful family.
John worked three jobs at one time to provide for his family during the early years of raising his family. He worked nights at AE Hoover Ball and Bearing, drove a school bus during the day, and at Fulton Lumber on Saturdays. After a short time working for Schulert Plumbing and Heating he returned full time at Fulton Lumber working at the sales counter helping builders and homeowners find the supplies they needed for their building projects. Coworkers would love it when John would take his wife’s baked goods to work with him. Sometimes his coworkers would even send home requests for some of Patricia’s special cookies.
John was a Jack of all trades. He could fix or build things himself. His hobbies and interests were varied; he built furniture for the home, and often helped on large building projects ranging from decks to entire houses. He was also handy under the hood of a car, fixing the plumbing or taking care of the electrical works around the home. He even was a great talent at crocheting, making afghans, hats and other articles for family and friends. John also had a love of music which he demonstrated by playing the bass guitar in a campground group where he and Patricia spent many summer days. He was a hardworking man of few words and willing to help a friend in need. He was kind and committed to all.
Above all, John was very proud of his family. John is survived by his wife, Patricia; his children, Nadine (Fred) Klaiss, Pam (Rick) Taylor, Jeffery (Kristi Doba) Haley and Paul (Tammy) Haley; brother, Michael Haley; 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held for John are Friday, June 2, 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Tom Surdenik officiating. Interment followed in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may also share memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. The funeral was webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on John’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Elara Caring Hospice, or Lemmen-Holton Cancer Center, Grand Rapids. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.