of West Memphis, AR
October 13, 1941 - July 16, 2025
Billy ''Bill'' Garland Haney, 83, of West Memphis, Arkansas departed his earthly life peacefully in his home on July 16, 2025. He was born on October 13, 1941 to William and Mammie Haney of Deering, MO.
Bill was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mammie Haney; his sisters, Gladys Lumsden, Joyce Cordova, Mary Mays and brother, Wade Bolton.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 63 years, Barbara June Haney; two sons, Gregory (Sheila) Haney and Rocky Haney; Grand children, Rockel (Greg) Renfroe. Brooke (Donald) Burch, Cameron Williams, Kyla (Braxton) Hicks, Connor Williams; Great grandchildren, Onica Taylor, Bryson Taylor, Aden Burch, Lenox Williams, Alayah Williams; Great- great grandchildren, Waylon Beier, Myles Hutchinson; His sisters, Rosie Hartwell, Patty Mohn, Hazel Jerome and Julia Morton, along with many nieces and nephews.
Billy was known for his work in the customer service industry where he managed Hotels. He retired from Otis Spunkmeyer where he made delivery routes, but his favorite job of all was being a full-time ''Papaw''.
To know Bill was such a blessing. When he wasn't spending time with the family at home, you could find him in the deer woods or out on the lake fishing. He enjoyed going on long car rides with no destination in mind with his wife, sitting on the porch with his pup Marlie and cooking Sunday lunch for the family
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A memorial service will be held to celebrate the life of Billy Haney on Saturday July 26th from 11:00am-2:00pm at The American Legion, Post 66, in Kennet, Missouri.
Bill; Husband, Dad, Papaw, Brother and Friend, will be greatly missed by his family and friends. His legacy will live on and they will cherish him and the memories in their hearts forever.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Arkansas Game and Fish
''Memorial'' foundation. https://www.agff.org/
https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ArkansasGameFishFoundation/memorial.html
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13 Condolence(s)
Cindy Huffman
Saturday, July 26, 2025
I ''met'' Bill first through my mom giving me his deep fried turkeys for Thanksgiving. I would hear about this great man, Bill Haney, from both my mom and stepdad. Tales of camping and hunting trips they would go on. When my mom passed, Bill would stop in to see my stepdad and bring him food. My stepdad said Bill was the best friend he ever had. When I lost my stepdad, Bill became my best friend. I found out why he was so special to my mom and stepdad. I am forever grateful to have met him. My thoughts are with you all.
Bev Cordova
Saturday, July 26, 2025
Rest in Peace Uncle Bill. Mom loved you dearly and we grew up with stories of you. "Smart, funny & handsome" is how Mom described you. I love the thought that you & your sisters & brother will be together again, hugging & laughing.
Patty Mohn
Friday, July 25, 2025
Billy you have left your home on earth to go to your Heavenly Home. You will be missed by all who love you and will live in our hearts forever. My love and condolences to Barbara and family.May God hold your family in His loving arms and give them comfort. The sign for your new home will read,"Gone Fishing with Jesus".Always in my heart.
Zaria Richardson
Friday, July 25, 2025
PawPaw was an extraordinary man! I met him when I was just 12 years old and he took me in like I was his own grandchild! He will be missed by me and Lenox. Lenox will always remember the moments that she spent with her PawPaw! We will always love him! Rest peacefully<3
Kathy Claxton
Friday, July 25, 2025
This message is for my dear Barbara...please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you adjust to life without your beloved Bill. I pray God's peace finds it's way to your grieving heart and you and your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are blessed with only the best memories of your times together with him. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to make this easier for you. I love you, Kathy.
Eddie Sides
Friday, July 25, 2025
Rocky I'm sorry for your loss nuddy
Stacy Scott
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Mr.Bill was a good neighbor.When we moved from Dover I cried because I was going to miss Mr Bill. On Friday and Saturday nights I would sit on my patio by my fire pit and Mr Bill would be in his back yard by his fire pit and we would listen to good old country music through the fence together. Mr Bill was a great neighbor he would help me work on my lawn mower help me fix my fishing poles up and tell me what was wrong with the world. There will never be another neighbor as great as Mr Bill
Rosie Hartwell
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Sending my condolences to this sweet family of Billy's. He will be missed by all that knew him. RIP my brother, until we meet again. I can only imagine the loved ones you are visiting with. It's not goodbye it's see you again someday.
Alicia Long
Thursday, July 24, 2025
The girls and I will certainly
Miss you Mr. Bill. The girls loved waving to you every morning before school. Glad you are no longer in pain and in Peace with our Father. Praying for Mrs. Barbra and the family.
Carol Anson
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Heartfelt sympathy to all the family and friends.
I know how much you loved him Kyla.May you find comfort in sweet memories of your time spent with Pawpa.
Loretta Cordova Carlson
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful memories we have of you Uncle Bill. You always had a smile for everyone.
Shane & Jill Rhyne
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Praying for y'all. Heard a lot of great stories about him.
Julia Morton
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Billy is gone from our sight but not gone from our heart and memories. RIP my dear brother and I will see you later. Bill fought the good fight and he ran the race. He won. To his family…take care of each other, love, live and laugh. JESUS is the answer for eternal life. Love and Hugs to each of you.