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Jack Haligus Obituary
Statesville, NC
September 9, 1956 - September 8, 2022
Jack Edward Haligus, 65, passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville, NC, September 8 2022. (Jack is formerly from Baldwin)
Mr. Haligus was born on September 9, 1956 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC. Jack worked in auto repair and manufacturing until retirement. In his spare time, he loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, making trips to the beach, and spending time at the lake house in Michigan with his family. Jack was known for his uplifting, humorous personality. He always found a way to make people smile and laugh. Jack was always willing to help a friend in need.
Jack was preceded in death by his father John Antrup and ex-wife Lorena Williams.
Jack is survived by his fiancée, Helen (Nellie) Bacon, his mother Arlene Antrup, and his fur baby and devoted companion Sarah Jane. He also leaves behind three children, ten grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. His proudest accomplishment is his family. His children: daughter Amy Haligus (Jason Benfield) of Statesville, NC; daughter Cassie VanBelzen (Bud) of Holton, MI; and son John Haligus (Cassandra Stacy) of Statesville, NC. His grandchildren: Adrian Haligus, Audriana Goram, Anthony Haligus, Keegan Benfield, Kandon Benfield, Madison Bartlett, Adrian VanBelzen, Kimala Neal, Kato Perry, and Ember Perry. His great-grandchildren Brody Jack Bartlett and Noah Rhyley Benfield. Jack also leaves behind his closest friend Lance Fullerton from Florida.
A funeral service was held Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Nicholson Funeral Home Chapel.
In lieu of flowers donations to offset the cost of the services may be sent to GoFundMe for Jack Haligus at https://gofund.me/739243cc
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