Harold Rivers Haley

Harold Rivers Haley obituary, Jacksonville, AR

Harold Rivers Haley

Harold Haley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A Natural State Funeral Service & Crematory on Aug. 28, 2025.

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Harold Rivers Haley, Jr, aged 79 of Cabot passed away August 24, 2025. Harold was born in Little Rock on May 12, 1946 to Alberta (Seymour) and Harold Rivers Haley, Sr.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by wife, Ruth; daughter, Leigh Grugett (Lee) and grandsons Ryan and Jake Grugett of Franklin, TN. Harold was also loved by and will be missed by step-daughter, Jennifer Tipton (Randy); step-son, James Holliday; 7 step-grandchildren, including his special step-granddaughter, Addison Grace; and 6 step-great- grandchildren.
Harold was a graduate of Little Rock Central High and attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. He served his country in the Army National Guard. Harold retired from Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
There will be a memorial service at Cabot United Methodist church at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 29.
Private burial at Pinecrest Memorial Park, Alexander, AR.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Harold's name to Cabot United Methodist Church, 2003 S. Pine Street, Cabot, AR 72023.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com

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