In his life, he was called by a few different names. He was called James, Eddie, or Ed. Yet his favorite, and the name he will forever be remembered by, is Papa. Papa doted upon his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He devoted his life to his family and always found a way to encourage and help them thrive. It became his life’s mission to help them succeed. He could be seen at ball games, school recitals, musical recitals (which he always paid for) graduations, and anything else that his family was involved in. He often traveled to the mountains or the beach with his wife and daughter and added a son-in-law and grandchildren and great-grandchildren to the trips later in life. Eddie had many hobbies like gardening, fishing, and buying and selling stocks. He often fished the streams and lakes of Michigan as he visited his extended family up north. He spent many hours fishing for salmon, trout, bass, and perch and was the architect of the “family fish fry” every year around his birthday.
Eddie enjoyed spending time outdoors and always talked of the beauty of God’s creation. The many trees he planted will be a constant reminder of his love of nature. Eddie planted fruit trees and produced beautiful rose bushes that come to life in the spring. Every year his gardens were always full of strawberries, tomatoes, “okrie”, corn, beans, and many other vegetables. Many hours were spent preparing, sowing, pruning, and harvesting, and that is what he was doing when God took him home. He is now experiencing gardens with no bugs or weeds!
A life of service is a well-lived life, and Eddie Haley lived life well.
Eddie was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dora Dean Gulledge and James E Haley, Sr., as well as his stepfather Dean Gulledge. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Andrew James Fosmore, and nephew, Joshua Elvington. Eddie is survived by his wife Janice Haley; sister, Debbie Haley; daughter, Kimberly Fosmore (David); grandchildren, Emi Fosmore, Joseph Fosmore, Alexandria Llewellyn (Matt Rand); and great-grandchildren, McCartney Norris, Griffin Norris, Lucas Fosmore and Shepherd Rand.
The family will receive friends and loved ones at Clark Funeral Home and Chapel on Friday, May 17, 2024 from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM.Friday, May 17, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)
Clark Funeral Home & Chapel
Friday, May 17, 2024
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
Clark Funeral Home & Chapel
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