Name: Funeral service for Herman Ellsworth Haley Jr.
Start: 2021-04-07T16:30:00.000Z
End: 2021-04-07T17:30:00.000Z
Location: Stanleytown UMC

Herman Ellsworth Haley Jr.

March 26, 1934 - April 2, 2021

Herman Ellsworth Haley Jr. age 87 of Stanleytown passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Sovah Martinsville. He was born on March 26, 1934 in Bassett to the late H.E. Sr. and Alta Lovell Haley Andes. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his youngest son, Jeffrey "Jeff" Haley on January 9, 2021, and two brothers, Wayne Haley and Dink Haley.

Ellsworth was a member of the First Graduating Class from the former Bassett High School, received his Associate Degree from Ferrum College, his BS degree from Lynchburg College in accounting, was a lifetime active member of Stanleytown UMC, chairman of the Finance Committee for over 30 years, was the Trustee of the Chatham Family Trust, was a Sunday School teacher, a lifetime member of the choir, leader of the Thursday Morning Bible Study, a member of the JB Singers Group, a well known soloist who sang for many weddings and funerals, a Charter member of the Stanleytown Ruritan Club, and a member of the Henry County Planning Commission. He retired from Stanley Furniture Company as a Senior Vice President, and served his Country in the U.S. Army. Ellsworth was also a long time member of Bassett Country Club where he held the record for the lowest round of golf.

Ellsworth is survived by the love of his life for 66 years, Phyllis Lamm Haley; one son, Robert "Rob" Haley and wife, Marty, daughter-in-law, Lisa Haley; three brothers, Tom Haley and wife, Patti, Mike Haley and wife, Joy, and Pat Haley; two sisters, Betty Mullen and husband, Joe, Brenda Schulman and husband, Stephen; four grandchildren, Trent Haley, Meredith Haley, Marena Haley, and Jason Collins.

The funeral service will be on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Stanleytown UMC with the Rev. David Westmoreland officiating. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service. The interment will be private at Roselawn Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Ellsworth may be made to the Stanleytown UMC Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 206, Stanleytown, VA 24168, or the Peggy Johnson Scholarship Fund, 41 Dove Lane, Stanleytown, VA 24168.

Online condolences may be entered at www.wrightfuneral service.com. Wright Funeral Service is serving the Haley Family.

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Published by Martinsville Bulletin from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
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11 Entries

Marsha Lewis

April 6, 2021

I'm so sorry Phyliss and family. I greatly remember meeting Ellsworth from the first time I met him and Phyliss at their home. First impression was this is a awesome man. He spoke of his love for his family. His love for the Lord and I loved to hear him singing are humming when I was at their home. God bless and comfort this precious family.

Albert Prillaman

April 5, 2021

Carol and I want to express our sincere condolences to Phyllis, Rob and the brothers and sisters of a fine family.
Herman was devoted to them, his church, his community and his fellow associates at Stanley Furniture Company. He made the world we live in a better place.
The many years we worked, played, traveled together produced nothing but good memories. I was with him when he made his first hole-in-one, learned Italian and traveled through Asia and other parts of the world and most of the U.S.
Herman Ellsworth Haley had a positive impact on everyone he ever met. He will be missed by all who knew him and remembered for a life well lived.

Wanda Conway Winn

April 5, 2021

I´m so sorry for the loss of your brother and husband. Ellsworth was a kind and talented man. His voice brought comfort to many people that I witnessed.

Robert N Hairston

April 4, 2021

A good man, a gentleman, beloved, respected, courteous, with an admirable personality, and I believe he was a Godly man that will truly be missed by you the Haley Family and all of us that were blessed to know him.

Larry Webb

April 4, 2021

After working closely with Herman for a long time at Stanley, I know he will be missed by all that knew him well. He made you a better person by just being around him because of his many admirable personal qualities. One of the best memories I have of Herman is when we were on a business trip in Italy at the end of a dinner, that was mostly Italian, he had the whole room singing God Bless America! Herman loved music and he loved people!

Cecile Young

April 4, 2021

Herman was a true gentleman, he always had a smile and he was always so courteous. He had a voice like an angel and now is singing with them.

Mike Cochran

April 4, 2021

My heart and prayers go out to each member of the Haley family in the extremely difficult times the last few months. May God Bless.

Stephen Douglas McDaniel

April 4, 2021

I truly am sorry for your loss of Herman ,Herman was not only a gentleman he was a good man he always had a smile on his face when you would meet him out and a kind word for the one he was meeting, I will sadly miss him

Dru Rothrock

April 4, 2021

I am so sorry to read of Ellsworth recent death. I will miss having daily conversations with him at the Y

Prayers and condolences to his family!!

Anne Bryson

April 4, 2021

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.Love Kelly Bryson

Calvert Fulcher

April 3, 2021

Deepest sympathy to Phyllis, Rob and family. Ellsworth was a beloved and respected Associate at Stanley for many years. There were not many Stanley Associates, Sales Reps or Customers that did not know him and learn much as a result. I considered him a mentor in many ways, and a dear friend. He will be missed by many.

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