Earl Ennis Haney age 86 of Mena died Friday, December 03, 2010 at his home. He was born on Saturday, August 30, 1924 to Ennis Earl and Ruby Lorraine Spicer Haney in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Earl lived his life by the Golden Rule and showed the love of Christ through his actions. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Mena, where he had served as Sunday school superintendent and also a teacher. Earl also had a love for his country. He served 23 years in the United States Army, enlisting at the age of 18, during the end of World War II. He continued his active service during the Korean Conflict then after that war was over, he retired from active service. Then the Vietnam War started, he rejoined the Army to help train and lead his troops. He was a well respected Commander and received the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for his efforts. He retired a First Sergeant in 1970. Earl's military career was his greatest accomplishment. After retirement from the service he loved spending time with his wife, Rosemary and family. He loved to garden and raise his flowers. Anytime you came by his house he had flowers blooming. It would start in early spring and wouldn't stop blooming till late fall. He also liked to remodel homes, interior design and beautifying places he came in contact with.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother William Haney.
Survivors include his wife Rosemary Haney of the home; one son and daughter in law Robert and Michelle Haney of Mobil, Alabama; three daughters and sons in law Ruby and Marty Mullins of Spotsylvania, Virginia, Sandra and Billy Burrows of Bowling Green, Virginia and Rosemary and Jon Johnson of Lincoln, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren, Mark Pitts, Jerry Pitts, Tommy Furrow, Donnie Furrow, Steve Furrow, Mike Furrow, Tammy Abedeljalil, Jennifer Haney, Aaron Haney, Melissa Haney, Rebecca Haney, Jon Johnson Jr. and Jared Johnson; thirteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2:00 P.M at the First Assembly of God in Mena with Reverend Ron Tilley, Reverend Don Shipley and Reverend Norman Ward officiating.
Cremation services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Service in Mena.
In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the American Cancer Society, 169 Hillcrest Lane, Mena, Arkansas 71953.
Earl lived his life by the Golden Rule and showed the love of Christ through his actions. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Mena, where he had served as Sunday school superintendent and also a teacher. Earl also had a love for his country. He served 23 years in the United States Army, enlisting at the age of 18, during the end of World War II. He continued his active service during the Korean Conflict then after that war was over, he retired from active service. Then the Vietnam War started, he rejoined the Army to help train and lead his troops. He was a well respected Commander and received the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for his efforts. He retired a First Sergeant in 1970. Earl's military career was his greatest accomplishment. After retirement from the service he loved spending time with his wife, Rosemary and family. He loved to garden and raise his flowers. Anytime you came by his house he had flowers blooming. It would start in early spring and wouldn't stop blooming till late fall. He also liked to remodel homes, interior design and beautifying places he came in contact with.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother William Haney.
Survivors include his wife Rosemary Haney of the home; one son and daughter in law Robert and Michelle Haney of Mobil, Alabama; three daughters and sons in law Ruby and Marty Mullins of Spotsylvania, Virginia, Sandra and Billy Burrows of Bowling Green, Virginia and Rosemary and Jon Johnson of Lincoln, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren, Mark Pitts, Jerry Pitts, Tommy Furrow, Donnie Furrow, Steve Furrow, Mike Furrow, Tammy Abedeljalil, Jennifer Haney, Aaron Haney, Melissa Haney, Rebecca Haney, Jon Johnson Jr. and Jared Johnson; thirteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2:00 P.M at the First Assembly of God in Mena with Reverend Ron Tilley, Reverend Don Shipley and Reverend Norman Ward officiating.
Cremation services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Service in Mena.
In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the American Cancer Society, 169 Hillcrest Lane, Mena, Arkansas 71953.
Earl Ennis Haney age 86 of Mena died Friday, December 03, 2010 at his home. He was born on Saturday, August 30, 1924 to Ennis Earl and Ruby Lorraine Spicer Haney in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Earl lived his life by the Golden Rule and showed the love of Christ through his actions. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Mena, where he had served as Sunday school superintendent and also a teacher. Earl also had a love for his country. He served 23 years in the United States Army, enlisting at the age of 18, during the end of World War II. He continued his active service during the Korean Conflict then after that war was over, he retired from active service. Then the Vietnam War started, he rejoined the Army to help train and lead his troops. He was a well respected Commander and received the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for his efforts. He retired a First Sergeant in 1970. Earl's military career was his greatest accomplishment. After retirement from the service he loved spending time with his wife, Rosemary and family. He loved to garden and raise his flowers. Anytime you came by his house he had flowers blooming. It would start in early spring and wouldn't stop blooming till late fall. He also liked to remodel homes, interior design and beautifying places he came in contact with.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother William Haney.
Survivors include his wife Rosemary Haney of the home; one son and daughter in law Robert and Michelle Haney of Mobil, Alabama; three daughters and sons in law Ruby and Marty Mullins of Spotsylvania, Virginia, Sandra and Billy Burrows of Bowling Green, Virginia and Rosemary and Jon Johnson of Lincoln, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren, Mark Pitts, Jerry Pitts, Tommy Furrow, Donnie Furrow, Steve Furrow, Mike Furrow, Tammy Abedeljalil, Jennifer Haney, Aaron Haney, Melissa Haney, Rebecca Haney, Jon Johnson Jr. and Jared Johnson; thirteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2:00 P.M at the First Assembly of God in Mena with Reverend Ron Tilley, Reverend Don Shipley and Reverend Norman Ward officiating.
Cremation services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Service in Mena.
In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the American Cancer Society, 169 Hillcrest Lane, Mena, Arkansas 71953.
Earl lived his life by the Golden Rule and showed the love of Christ through his actions. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Mena, where he had served as Sunday school superintendent and also a teacher. Earl also had a love for his country. He served 23 years in the United States Army, enlisting at the age of 18, during the end of World War II. He continued his active service during the Korean Conflict then after that war was over, he retired from active service. Then the Vietnam War started, he rejoined the Army to help train and lead his troops. He was a well respected Commander and received the Silver Star and the Bronze Star for his efforts. He retired a First Sergeant in 1970. Earl's military career was his greatest accomplishment. After retirement from the service he loved spending time with his wife, Rosemary and family. He loved to garden and raise his flowers. Anytime you came by his house he had flowers blooming. It would start in early spring and wouldn't stop blooming till late fall. He also liked to remodel homes, interior design and beautifying places he came in contact with.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother William Haney.
Survivors include his wife Rosemary Haney of the home; one son and daughter in law Robert and Michelle Haney of Mobil, Alabama; three daughters and sons in law Ruby and Marty Mullins of Spotsylvania, Virginia, Sandra and Billy Burrows of Bowling Green, Virginia and Rosemary and Jon Johnson of Lincoln, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren, Mark Pitts, Jerry Pitts, Tommy Furrow, Donnie Furrow, Steve Furrow, Mike Furrow, Tammy Abedeljalil, Jennifer Haney, Aaron Haney, Melissa Haney, Rebecca Haney, Jon Johnson Jr. and Jared Johnson; thirteen great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at 2:00 P.M at the First Assembly of God in Mena with Reverend Ron Tilley, Reverend Don Shipley and Reverend Norman Ward officiating.
Cremation services are entrusted to Hall Funeral Service in Mena.
In lieu of flowers memorial can be made to the American Cancer Society, 169 Hillcrest Lane, Mena, Arkansas 71953.
