SSG James Albert Haggerty, U.S. Army (Ret.), of Columbia, SC entered into rest on December 17, 2019. He had a hard fought battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
Born in Elkhart, Indiana on May 24, 1948, he was a son of Burlin Victor Haggerty and Aletha Snedaker Haggerty. James proudly served in the United States Army before retiring after 20 years of service. He then became an over-the-road truck driver and retired in 2008. He was a life member of the VFW Post 641and the DAV Chapter 28. He attended the First Baptist Church of Lykesland.
His greatest passion was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and sharing in their disheartenment and their joys. Grandpa was an unwavering rock for giving them strength and advice. As a husband, father, and grandpa, he was simply the perfect role model. His pleasant demeanor made him everyone’s friend. He was a generous man with an even bigger heart. With a wide smile and a warm laugh, he would always try to make your day a little brighter. He loved us all dearly and lived life to the fullest. James was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to have known him.
James was predeceased by siblings, Victor Haggerty, Diane Waycaster, Donna Knight, Brenda Stamper, Burlin Junior “BJ” Haggerty and Howard Young.
Born in Elkhart, Indiana on May 24, 1948, he was a son of Burlin Victor Haggerty and Aletha Snedaker Haggerty. James proudly served in the United States Army before retiring after 20 years of service. He then became an over-the-road truck driver and retired in 2008. He was a life member of the VFW Post 641and the DAV Chapter 28. He attended the First Baptist Church of Lykesland.
His greatest passion was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and sharing in their disheartenment and their joys. Grandpa was an unwavering rock for giving them strength and advice. As a husband, father, and grandpa, he was simply the perfect role model. His pleasant demeanor made him everyone’s friend. He was a generous man with an even bigger heart. With a wide smile and a warm laugh, he would always try to make your day a little brighter. He loved us all dearly and lived life to the fullest. James was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to have known him.
James was predeceased by siblings, Victor Haggerty, Diane Waycaster, Donna Knight, Brenda Stamper, Burlin Junior “BJ” Haggerty and Howard Young.
SSG James Albert Haggerty, U.S. Army (Ret.), of Columbia, SC entered into rest on December 17, 2019. He had a hard fought battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma.
Born in Elkhart, Indiana on May 24, 1948, he was a son of Burlin Victor Haggerty and Aletha Snedaker Haggerty. James proudly served in the United States Army before retiring after 20 years of service. He then became an over-the-road truck driver and retired in 2008. He was a life member of the VFW Post 641and the DAV Chapter 28. He attended the First Baptist Church of Lykesland.
His greatest passion was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and sharing in their disheartenment and their joys. Grandpa was an unwavering rock for giving them strength and advice. As a husband, father, and grandpa, he was simply the perfect role model. His pleasant demeanor made him everyone’s friend. He was a generous man with an even bigger heart. With a wide smile and a warm laugh, he would always try to make your day a little brighter. He loved us all dearly and lived life to the fullest. James was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to have known him.
James was predeceased by siblings, Victor Haggerty, Diane Waycaster, Donna Knight, Brenda Stamper, Burlin Junior “BJ” Haggerty and Howard Young.
Born in Elkhart, Indiana on May 24, 1948, he was a son of Burlin Victor Haggerty and Aletha Snedaker Haggerty. James proudly served in the United States Army before retiring after 20 years of service. He then became an over-the-road truck driver and retired in 2008. He was a life member of the VFW Post 641and the DAV Chapter 28. He attended the First Baptist Church of Lykesland.
His greatest passion was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and sharing in their disheartenment and their joys. Grandpa was an unwavering rock for giving them strength and advice. As a husband, father, and grandpa, he was simply the perfect role model. His pleasant demeanor made him everyone’s friend. He was a generous man with an even bigger heart. With a wide smile and a warm laugh, he would always try to make your day a little brighter. He loved us all dearly and lived life to the fullest. James was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all that were blessed to have known him.
James was predeceased by siblings, Victor Haggerty, Diane Waycaster, Donna Knight, Brenda Stamper, Burlin Junior “BJ” Haggerty and Howard Young.
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