Rev. John Haney

ROCKBRIDGE, Ill. -- The Rev. John E. Haney, 87, of Rockbridge, in the presence of his loved ones, went to be with his Savior on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Brother John was born Oct. 25, 1932, in Commerce, Missouri, to Smith and Madge Phipps Haney. He married Wanda Urhahn on April 12, 1953. During their 67 years of marriage, they had three children, Bianca "Beebe" (Steve) Barnes of Rockbridge; Cheryl "Cherie" (Joseph) Vinyard of Greenfield, Illinois; and John (Sandra) Haney II of Le Roy, Illinois.

Brother John served as a Southern Baptist pastor in Illinois and Missouri for 27 years. Prior to his ministry, he served in the Air Force and operated heavy equipment. He loved sharing the gospel at every opportunity and looked forward to his heavenly home.

He loved his family dearly and prayed for each one daily. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his biggest joys. He spent many hours hunting and fishing, and loved to tell the stories.

He is survived by grandchildren, Aaron Barnes of Rockbridge, Benjamin (Ashley) Vinyard of Carlinville, Illinois, Cody (Morgan) Vinyard of Greenfield, Paige Vinyard of Carlinville and Anna, John Clark and Katie Haney of Le Roy. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Cade, Chloe, Claire and Cash Vinyard of Carlinville and Dean, Landon and Tate Vinyard of Greenfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Eugene, Alfred and Joe Haney; and his oldest daughter, Beebe.

The family will greet friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Charity Baptist Church in Greenfield.

Funeral will follow at 6 p.m. Internment will follow at Witt Cemetery in Rockbridge.

Donations may be made to BJC Hospice.

Shields-Bishop Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, and online condolences mat be left at www.shields-bishopfh.com.