Charles Haley FORT WORTH -- Charles Ambrose Haley, better known as Charlie, age 66, went to be the lord on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at 7:40 pm surrounded by his family. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Gambrell Street Baptist Church, 1616 W. Gambrell St., Fort Worth, 76115. Charlie was the third living child, fourth born, of John Edgar Haley and Ruby Nodice Davis, in Ponca City, Oklahoma on June 21, 1951. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Oklahoma State University. Soon after graduating, he married the love his life, Susan Kay Spurgin on May 19, 1973. The same day, Charlie began his service as an active duty officer in the United States Air Force, where he served diligently for 20 years, acquiring a Master's degree in Operations Research, and retiring as a Major. During his service, he and Susan had 3 children; Alison LeaAnne, Charles Michael, and Jennifer Suzanne. After retiring from the military, Charles continued his education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, receiving a second master's in Christian Education. He served on staff at several churches including Southwayside Baptist Church, South Hills Baptist Church and Gambrell Street Baptist Church. Later, Charlie started a new career as a math teacher at Dunbar High School and later at Southwest High School. His passion and the pursuit of the Lord, as well as for teaching others, led him to become heavily involved in every church he ever attended. He also loved music and sang in several choirs throughout the years, as well as at home and with his mom. Charlie's joys in life were his family, church, and golf. He strived every day to make Christ the center of his life, always had a servant's heart. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruby Haley, and a sister who died in childbirth, Ida Mae. SURVIVORS: Wife, Susan Haley; daughter and son-in-law, Alison and David Ottenbreit; son, Chuck Haley, and daughter and Son- in-Law, Jennifer and Chad Kornegay; brother and sister-In-Law, John and Pat Haley; sister and brother-In-Law, Nancy and Bruce Purser; grandchildren, Landon, Ruby, Rhodes, and Grayson; as well as numerous friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Sep. 17, 2017.

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Charlie and Deanie Wilson

September 18, 2017

Susan & family, we are very sorry for the loss of your sweet Charlie. He was such a wonderful & loving man & so intelligent. He was one of our Sunday School teachers when we were @ South Hills Baptist Church.
We are praying for your family.

Carolyn Baez

September 18, 2017

So sorry for this sudden loss in your family. Will keep you in thought and prayer
Carolyn Burton Baez. (Cousin of Chad and Jennifer and little Grayson)

September 18, 2017

Dear Haley family, Bob and I send you our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow. May the peace of our Lord comfort you and hold you close as you grieve the passing of your dearly loved Charlie. He was a joy to know while we were at South Hills. His servant's heart made him a blessing to be around and I know he will be dearly missed. You will be in our prayers for the days ahead.

September 18, 2017

Working with Charlie at Southwest HS was an honor and privilege. He was such a compassionate math teacher and he loved his "kids" like they were his own. My deepest sympathy to your family. He will be missed.

Chris Tomich
Benbrook, TX

Lanny & Christine Trammell

September 18, 2017

We had the honor to work with Charlie at Southwest. He had incredible rapport with the students he taught and he will be dearly missed. We are so sorry for your loss.

Sincerely-
Lanny and Christine Trammell

September 17, 2017

May God give you strength in this time of sorrow Matthew 5:4 "Happy are those who mourn During this time of great sorrow and pain know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this loss.(Fla)

Daryl and Susan Johnson

September 17, 2017

Dear Susan,
Susan and I are so sorry for your loss. Charley was a dear friend and I will miss him. I remember our first meeting - it was at Paschal High School where he had brought his Dunbar math club students to compete in our Charity Math Meet. I have never been able to comprehend how he could teach four different high level math courses to so many talented students his very first year of teaching. But he did and he did it admirably. His humble smile conveyed confidence and an inner strength that only love for our Lord provides. He helped me with many projects and was always a reliable "sounding board" for my ideas and observations. I will miss him!!
God bless you and your family.
Daryl and Susan Johnson

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