James Hubert Haney

WALKERTON- James Hubert Haney, 79, passed away Thursday, October, 19, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. at Millers Merry Manor, Walkerton, IN. Jim was born February 14, 1938 in Augusta, AR to Henry and Hattie Louise (Hollis) Haney and lived in the area most of his life, coming from Arkansas. On September 19, 1964 at the Walkerton United Methodist Church, he was married to the former Joan Nylander. Survivors include his wife, Joan; one son, James S. (Laurie) Haney of Plymouth; one daughter, Joanna (Kevin) Cook of Kendallville; grandchildren, Jennifer K. Mosley, Kelsey L. Cleveland, Matthew Haney, Madison Cook, Kaleb Cook and Colby Cook; great-grandchildren, Aydrien Haney, Ashlynn Mosley and Addie Mosley; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Earl; and four sisters, Vernie, Mary, Dorothy and an infant sister. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Walkerton High School. He was a honorably discharged veteran of the U.S. National Guard and the U.S. Air Force, serving six and one-half years. He was a member of the Walkerton United Methodist Church; the Walkerton American Legion and S.A.L. Post #189, formerly serving as commander and finance officer; the North Liberty V.F.W. Post # 1954; and the North Liberty Masonic Lodge #266 F & AM. He was a retired sheet metal mechanic with the Sheet Metal Workers' Local #20 of Gary for 40 years. Jim was a very talented man and built homes, had a pilots license and fixed cars. He was very mechanical and could fix anything such as furnaces, air conditioning units, etc. Jim was also a talented musician. He played the lead guitar in bands for many years, along with his son. He was willing to teach anyone around him who was willing to learn. He was very generous with his time and talents. Funeral services will be Monday, October 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) at the Walkerton United Methodist Church. Burial with military graveside services will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Walkerton. Friends may visit Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EDT at Rannells Funeral Home, Koontz Lake Chapel and Monday at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be given to the Walkerton United Methodist Church. The family would like to thank the Center for Hospice Care, St. Joseph County and Millers Merry Manor of Walkerton for their loving and kind care during Jim's illness.

James Hubert Haney

February 14, 1938 - October 19, 2017