Mr. Haire passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 13, 2017 at Pine Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bolivar.
A native of Calhoun County, MS, he was the son of the late Earnest and Inez Murfree Haire. Mr. Haire retired in 1996 as an electrician in residential construction in the Memphis area where he had lived for 48 years before moving to Hardeman County 20 years ago. He also worked as a trolley driver in Memphis. He was a member of the Hatchie Baptist Church where he loved to assemble with other members and in his spare time enjoyed gardening, fishing and the Game Show Network. An avid Ole Miss fan, he particularly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Mr. Haire served his country in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by a son, Jerry Haire of St. Petersburg, FL; a sister, Berean James of Bruce, MS; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Allen) Wilkerson, Justin (Kerri) Haire, Kimberly (Andrew) Pierson and Kendall Haire; 8 great-grandchildren; and his long-time companion, Lucy King of Hornsby and her children.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 38 years, Jean Haire (d. 2001); a daughter, Beth Haire; a brother, Laban Haire; and 2 sisters, Martha Reeder and Faye White.
Memorials may be sent to the charity of the donor's choice.