James "Jim" M. Haselden
1930 - 2019
James "Jim" M. Haselden
1930 - 2019
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BORN
1930
DIED
2019
James Haselden Obituary
James “Jim” M. Haselden, 89, entered peacefully into rest on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home in Pitkin, Louisiana. Jim was born to Zeno and Eula (Rogers) Haselden on April 22, 1930, in Lake City, South Carolina.
Visitation will be Friday, December 20, 2019, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Labby Memorial Funeral Home in DeRidder, LA. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 21, 2019, Visitation will be 9:00 AM and service will begin at 10:00 AM, in Labby Memorial Funeral Home chapel in DeRidder, LA with Rev. Johnny Elliot and Rev. Byron Williams officiating. Interment will follow at Smyrna/Cole Cemetery, Sugartown, LA, with full military honors.
Jim joined the United States Army in 1953, serving during the Korean and Vietnam War and retired after 22 years of service as Sergeant First Class in January of 1973. He was a truck driver until retiring in 1988. Jim was a member of the Lone Star Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mattie Stracener Haselden; children, James Ed Haselden (Nancy), Zeke Haselden (Kim), Keith Haselden (Marion), Michael Midkiff (Dee), Debra Lea (Rod), Elizabeth Midkiff; eleven grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his daughter, Diana Midkiff and grandson, Cody Midkiff.
Serving, as pallbearers are United States Army Servicemen, with full Military Honors.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the Haselden Family at www.labbymemorial.com.
mary midkiff
December 22, 2019
Daddy you were always the best in the world. I know i was a handful at times but no matter you and moma corrected and stood by me. You prayed for me ,explained things I didn't understand why things were happening. you've been at the hospital to comfort me through many major surgeries,all these things you didn't have to do but your love for God and your children you did. I thank you for the love you and moma shared,we as a family are blessed to have you in our life. I will see you again in Heaven i promise. love cooter
Little Bruce Austin
December 22, 2019
Wonderful man inside and out and always kind and easy to talk to enjoyed knowing Mr Jim and growing up around him sure was a mans man. Ill see him again in glory land amen, To mrs Mattie and Keith and family youre in our prayers
Chris & Donald Shaffer
December 20, 2019
Mike our hearts & prayers are with you & your family
Mark & Karen James
December 18, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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Donnie Walley
December 18, 2019
Mr.James was a customer of mine at Walley Auto Repair.
He always had a smile and a kind word to say.
He was a great man.
Steven McMillan
December 18, 2019
He was a great man. Very kind and friendly. Always had a joke and a smile on his face. You will be greatly missed sir
Robin Stracener
December 18, 2019
Rest easy Uncle Jim, you will be so missed. And not getting hugs will be hard. You and Aunt Florence made me feel so welcomed when I joined this family. And that meant so much. Love you and miss you...
Krystal Midkiff
December 18, 2019
Rip grandpa. Thank you for being amazing, loving, and caring. You will be missed, always.
Janice McDaniels
December 18, 2019
Rest in peace, Jim.
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