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Obituary For James Hailey, Sr.

James C. Haley Sr.

Memphis - James C. Haley Sr., 78, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020.

Now in the presence of his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, he leaves his beloved wife Lizzie Haley and two children daughter Jacqueline (Walter) McCrimmon and son James C. Haley ll (Cynthia) and 9 grandchildren. Brother of Gloria Haley

After graduating from Hamilton High School in 1960, he attended Lemoyne Owen, Trevecca-Nazarene and University of Memphis.

He embarked his career as a Broker for NACA and a Retired Memphis City Schools Teacher.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, September 25, 2020 from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 am at Centenary United Methodist Church 584 E. McLemore Ave.

The burial will immediately follow at New Park Cemetery.

R. S. Lewis Funeral Home is in charge.

Guest Book

My Uncle James would always tell me whenever we would meet. "I love a woman with a good Bang"! May he rest in peace.

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My condolences to the family. James was kind, funny, stayed busy, helped and shared his knowledge with others. Soror Carolyn Hall

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My sincerest condolences and prayers to the family. May God provide you with all of the strength, support and guidance you need doing this difficult time. Mary Pirtle RN CDDN

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Mrs Haley, my prayers and condolences go out to you and the family! Mr Haley was a kind man and always looked out for my parents as neighbors. He always made sure he stopped to speak and have a quick conversation while cutting the grass. May God provide you the strength and peace you need during this time! Paislee Hughes

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Soror Haley- My prayers for you in this time. Mr Haley was a very kind person to my family and I will always cherish that. I pray the memories you all made together ease you and help heal you. God bless and love always! Brandy Chalmers

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We are neighbors because of our moving decisions. We are friends because of the special events we shared as individuals and families. God selected another gem, Mr. Haley, to heaven. Praying God's strength to the Haley family. Mr. & Mrs. Willie C. Hughes, III

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Sending prayers and condolences to Soror Lizzie and family. May the Lord strengthen, comfort and give you peace. Much love, Shirley W. Smith

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Sending prayers and condolences to Soror Lizzie and family. May the Lord give you strength, peace and comfort.

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Aunt Lizzie, my heart felt condolences and prayers are with you and the family in this precious time of bereavement. G-Uncle James was an amazingly kind gentleman whom embodied a spirit of support and love for everyone. He will forever have a special place in my heart. I love you and in spirit I am walking with you on this journey of change. I will continue to lift you and the family up in prayer. With much love and respect, your great niece, Toni Cleaves-Jackson, Detroit, Mi

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Sending my condolences to James Hailey family. Praying for your strength during your time of bereavement

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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