George Alvin Haley, 81, of Mapleton, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born January 20, 1938 in Manchester, Tennessee to Leander and Edith (Sargent) Haley. George attended K-6th Grade in a two room school house in Manchester, then 7-8th Grade in Mapleton and 9th Grade in Glasford. On October 30, 1955 he married Shirley A. Cornelison in Burlington, Iowa. Together they had five children.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley; his children: Debbie Francis of Winder, GA, Theresa Mattson of Pekin, Dale Haley of Princeville, Rick (Sherri) Haley of Hanna City, and Janet (David) Gill of Princeville; thirteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; seven siblings and many nieces and nephews.
George was a hard working man with a strong work ethic. He worked for the Timber and Logging Industry. He enjoyed going to church, racing, talking, and spending time with Shirley. He attended Crossroads Full Gospel Church.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of George’s Life will be held on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Butler Haynes Pavilion, 9424 S. Mapleton Road, Mapleton, Illinois. Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
To leave a condolence, you may visit his memorial at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com
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