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William Arthur Haney

January 11, 1940 ~ August 1, 2013

William Arthur Haney, Jr., age 73, passed away August 1, 2013. He is now healed and at peace in heaven after his long and very courageous six year fight with cancer. Bill was a very loving husband and father, and will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Bill was a founding partner in the CPA firm, Haney, Vann, Bruton and Crawford of Rocky Mount and Roanoke Rapids, NC. Bill moved to Rocky Mount in 1972, to establish the firm with Randy Vann of Rocky Mount. In Bill's spare time, he loved to sail the Pamlico River with his good friend, Jim Wordsworth, and also drive his 1940 Ford around town. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Joyce, and children; John Haney and wife Marilyn of Raleigh NC; Gwen Haney Wright and husband, David of Franklin TN; and Spencer Haney and wife Janet of Cumming GA; six precious grandchildren, Margaret, Mac, and Mariann Haney of Raleigh NC; Kristen Wright of Franklin TN; and Thia and Avery Haney of Cumming GA. He is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Caffin and husband Bob of Emerald Isle, and Mina Curry and husband Phil of East Bend NC; many special nieces and nephews, and cousins, and a large, extended family from across the United States. A Celebration of Life to remember Bill will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, August 03, 2013, at First Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Grisham officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service. The family wishes to thank Dr. Mark Weissler, Dr. Neil Hayes, and Dr. David Morris of UNC Cancer Hospital for their excellent treatment of Bill's rare cancer, which gave him five good years of life. We also wish to thank Dr. Tim Smith of Rocky Mount and Hospice of Nash General for caring for Bill in his last weeks of life, Dr. Doug Boyette, Lynn, Melinda, Joan, Theo and Tammy. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Hospice of Nash General. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount) 200 S. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-9113 --> | Saturday 8/3, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Service First Baptist Church (Rocky Mount) 200 S. Church Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-446-9113 --> | Saturday 8/3, 2:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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  1. As we make our journey through this life, death is our final battle. Whenever I am troubled, & lost in deep despair, I bundle all my troubles up & go to God in prayer. I tell him I am heartsick & lost & lonely, too, That my mind is deeply burdened & I dont know what to do But I know he loves me & I humbly ask if in his love hell calm my heart, for me& then I just keep quiet & think, only thoughts of peace & if I abide in stillness my restless murmurings cease. (Ps.3418) (John 316) Due to the ramson sacrifice of Jesus Christ, we know that we have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. The Bible gives us hope, over & over again. Jesus said I am the resurrection, & the life. He that exercises faith in me, though he dies, will come to life again. (John 1125) Jesus also said I am the vine & my Father is the cultivator. (John 151) The Bibles tells us that there will be no more tears, no pain, or sickness & death will be no more. (Rev. 213,4) What a wonderful time, we can look forward to, seeing our loved ones once again.

  2. One of the best people I ever had the pleasure of knowing. I will miss you Mr. Bill. Much Love, Brenda Yates

  3. Joyce and Family, I was saddened to read of Bill this morning but happy to know that he is now with his loving Father in his heavenly home. Know that you have a Guardian Angel watching over you daily. May God’s peace and love sustain you . Peace be with you, Charlotte Privott

  4. The world has lost a good and caring man. Heaven has gained an angel with glowing wings. May the family be at peace and comforted by the Holy Spirit. Bill, thank you for your friendship. It will never be forgotten. Joey & Ronnie McLamb

  5. Bill was a wonderful person and a pleasure to know. It always brightened my day to see and talk with him over the years. I was very sad to learn of his passing. He was a class person. Bowie Martin

  6. I just found out today 813 that Bill passed away. I am so sorry I didn’t know because I would have loved to go to his memorial service. I worked for Haney, Vann & Bruton for 10 years (’79- ’89) and always respected & enjoyed working for him. My thoughts & prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Betty Pittman


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