James R. “Bob” Haney, age 89, of Atkins, died July 13, 2012 at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Russellville. He was born December 27, 1922, in Russellville, the son of the late Emmett B. and Viva Elizabeth Haney. On the 50th Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he received the Congressional Medal of Honor for Veterans of the Attack. After serving four years in the Navy, he served three years in the Army during the Korean War. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Atkins.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Captola Ring Haney; two brothers; and one sister.
He is survived by four sons, Ralph Dwain Dollar and his wife Kathie of Columbus, MS, Robert Haney and wife Becky of Atkins, David Haney and wife Missy of Russellville, and Donald Haney of Atkins; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Ellen Horton of Russellville and Elizabeth Norris of Atkins; and a brother, Elmo Haney of Atkins.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, July 16, at the Atkins First United Methodist Church. Burial with military honors provided by V.F.W. Rogers Rye Post #2283 is in Atkins City Cemetery. Visitation is from 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday at Lemley Chapel.
Pallbearers are Jimmy Horton, Mark Haney, Bruce Haney, Randy Haney, Robert McCollum and Steve Ring.
Memorials may be made to the Atkins First United Methodist Church, 306 N. Church St., Atkins, AR 72823.