of West Memphis, AR

March 12, 1938 - September 7, 2020

John Raymond Haney (J.R. / Jay)
John Raymond Haney was born March 12, 1938 in Leachville, AR to John Shirley Haney & Gertrude Paris Swindal. He was raised by Gertrude & his Dad, Raymond D. Swindal. He departed this life peacefully on September 7, 2020. His family settled down in West Memphis when he was younger and he was called J.R. by his friends and family. He graduated from West Memphis High School where he was a member of the band and while working for Kroger was prepared to enter the FBI Academy before meeting & marrying the love of his life, Violet Gosa. J.R. became a printer and went to work for the Downtown Motor Inn where his coworkers began calling him, ''Jay''. As life went on, he and Violet started a family by having their children, Malinda and Tony. Jay went on to work for UT of Memphis and ultimately retired from Printing Crafts. He was known for his love of his family, kindness, understanding, and his dedicated work ethic. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and camping.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and step dad. He was survived by his wife of 62 years, Violet Gosa Haney, his daughter, Malinda Burton (Irwin) of Marion, son, Tony Haney of the home, Grandchildren, Amy Gairhan (Chris) of Marion, Hunter Burton (Lydia) of Marion, Taylor McClain (Tommy) of Jackson, TN, Tanner Haney (Savanna) of Hernando, MS, and Brianna Campbell (Daniel) of Marion, his great-grandchildren, Henley McClain, Addie Seibring, Millie McClain, Macon Campbell, Rhett Burton, & Hudson Campbell, as well as his brothers Don Swindal of West Memphis, Jim Haney of Paris, TN, and Bobby Haney of TX

Interment will be at Crittenden Memorial Park, in Marion, Arkansas, at 10:00am on Friday, September 11, 2020.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com