James S. Haislip born Dec. 3, 1919, in Dellrose, Tenn., died Oct. 28, 2013. He lost his father when he was 10 days old and his mother when he was 4. He was raised by his grandmother until age 10. He then went to his uncle's farm and said he was worked like a mule.
At age 17, he joined the C.C.C. and worked with them two years. At age 19, he joined the Army. He was in Patton's Army and landed in France June 20, 1944. He was with Patton thru France, Holland and Germany. He was discharged June 17, 1945, having earned three bronze service stars. He worked several jobs in Shawnee and at Tinker AFB, taking early retirement at age 52.
He was active in the Moose, American Legion and VFW Post 7192 where he was a lifetime member and past Commander three times.
He had a tough life and was a tough man. He was generous and helpful to all people, but had no tolerance for fools. He was loved and respected by many.
He was married to Veda Mae Haislip, who preceded him in death in 2005, and daughter in 2013.
He is survived by daughters: Frances Traweek and husband Toby; Anita Neves and husband Louis; Donna Vise; eight grandchildren: Paul Traweek, Katrina Leonard, Vicky Johnson, Lisa Pugh, Jalene Rosier, James Vise, Gary Vise, Deann Vise; 11 great grandchildren; beloved companion Bitzy and many friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to beloved friends Ann, Terri and Sandy, Crossroads Hospice, Care Plus Home Health.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home with burial to follow at Dale Cemetery.
At age 17, he joined the C.C.C. and worked with them two years. At age 19, he joined the Army. He was in Patton's Army and landed in France June 20, 1944. He was with Patton thru France, Holland and Germany. He was discharged June 17, 1945, having earned three bronze service stars. He worked several jobs in Shawnee and at Tinker AFB, taking early retirement at age 52.
He was active in the Moose, American Legion and VFW Post 7192 where he was a lifetime member and past Commander three times.
He had a tough life and was a tough man. He was generous and helpful to all people, but had no tolerance for fools. He was loved and respected by many.
He was married to Veda Mae Haislip, who preceded him in death in 2005, and daughter in 2013.
He is survived by daughters: Frances Traweek and husband Toby; Anita Neves and husband Louis; Donna Vise; eight grandchildren: Paul Traweek, Katrina Leonard, Vicky Johnson, Lisa Pugh, Jalene Rosier, James Vise, Gary Vise, Deann Vise; 11 great grandchildren; beloved companion Bitzy and many friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to beloved friends Ann, Terri and Sandy, Crossroads Hospice, Care Plus Home Health.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home with burial to follow at Dale Cemetery.
James S. Haislip born Dec. 3, 1919, in Dellrose, Tenn., died Oct. 28, 2013. He lost his father when he was 10 days old and his mother when he was 4. He was raised by his grandmother until age 10. He then went to his uncle's farm and said he was worked like a mule.
At age 17, he joined the C.C.C. and worked with them two years. At age 19, he joined the Army. He was in Patton's Army and landed in France June 20, 1944. He was with Patton thru France, Holland and Germany. He was discharged June 17, 1945, having earned three bronze service stars. He worked several jobs in Shawnee and at Tinker AFB, taking early retirement at age 52.
He was active in the Moose, American Legion and VFW Post 7192 where he was a lifetime member and past Commander three times.
He had a tough life and was a tough man. He was generous and helpful to all people, but had no tolerance for fools. He was loved and respected by many.
He was married to Veda Mae Haislip, who preceded him in death in 2005, and daughter in 2013.
He is survived by daughters: Frances Traweek and husband Toby; Anita Neves and husband Louis; Donna Vise; eight grandchildren: Paul Traweek, Katrina Leonard, Vicky Johnson, Lisa Pugh, Jalene Rosier, James Vise, Gary Vise, Deann Vise; 11 great grandchildren; beloved companion Bitzy and many friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to beloved friends Ann, Terri and Sandy, Crossroads Hospice, Care Plus Home Health.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home with burial to follow at Dale Cemetery.
At age 17, he joined the C.C.C. and worked with them two years. At age 19, he joined the Army. He was in Patton's Army and landed in France June 20, 1944. He was with Patton thru France, Holland and Germany. He was discharged June 17, 1945, having earned three bronze service stars. He worked several jobs in Shawnee and at Tinker AFB, taking early retirement at age 52.
He was active in the Moose, American Legion and VFW Post 7192 where he was a lifetime member and past Commander three times.
He had a tough life and was a tough man. He was generous and helpful to all people, but had no tolerance for fools. He was loved and respected by many.
He was married to Veda Mae Haislip, who preceded him in death in 2005, and daughter in 2013.
He is survived by daughters: Frances Traweek and husband Toby; Anita Neves and husband Louis; Donna Vise; eight grandchildren: Paul Traweek, Katrina Leonard, Vicky Johnson, Lisa Pugh, Jalene Rosier, James Vise, Gary Vise, Deann Vise; 11 great grandchildren; beloved companion Bitzy and many friends.
The family would like to give special thanks to beloved friends Ann, Terri and Sandy, Crossroads Hospice, Care Plus Home Health.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, at Barnes Friederich Funeral Home with burial to follow at Dale Cemetery.
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