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1920 - 2005
 Harold Ammon Haight, 85, of Grayson went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2005 in Kingsbrook Lifecare Center. Born on July 25, 1920 on Evermans Creek, he was the eldest son of the late Glenn and June Duley Haight. Upon his return from WWII, where he served as a proud Marine, he married his high school sweetheart, the late Avalon Martin on August 25, 1945. Also preceding him in death were his two sisters, Blanche Mays and Pauline Stevens; his brother, Ray Haight, and his two infant children, Jan Leigh and Larry Franklin Haight.
He is survived by his daughter, Jerri Lynn (Arthur) Shaffer of Grayson, and two granddaughters, Carrie Leigh and Courtney Lynn Shaffer; a special nephew, Jim Tom (Betty) Martin and his family of Grayson, and his sister-in-law, Mabel Caudill and family. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins, Dollie Whitt, Gayle Rodgers, William Gill, Bob Haight and family, the family of the late Roscoe Haight, The Oscar Haight, Jr. family and the families of the late Roy Martin, Pauline Stevens, Blanche Mays and Ray Haight.
Harold was a graduate of Carter High School. Upon his return from the war, he went to work at Fleming-Mason Rural Electric Cooperative where he served as a lineman. When Grayson Rural Electric was formed in 1951, he worked as a lineman, a construction foreman, and then as the General Manager, until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of numerous civic and community groups including Rotary, Eastern Star, Trimble Lodge No. 145 F&AM, Lions Club, El Hasa Shrine, Soil Conservation, Farm Bureau and Boy Scouts. He also served on the Board of Directors for the Commercial Bank and was a member of the Bagby Memorial Methodist Church.
Harold loved his family, his farm and his community. He had many friends and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Special thanks to the staff of Forest Heights at Kingsbrook Lifecare Facility who loved and so gently cared for him during the last few months of his life. Thanks also to Dr. Foiret, Dr. Paulus, Dr. Joseph, and Dr. Nelson and their associates for their kind and excellent care that they provided to Harold during the past eight months.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening, November 15th, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. at the Malone Funeral Home by the ministers Brad Smart and Phillip Stephens. Friends may call after 6:00pm until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. A private graveside service will be held at a later date at East Carter Co. Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Red Cross or the Grayson Meals on Wheels program. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone.
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Adda Mae & Leroy Lawson
Wednesday November 16, 2005 at
12:08 PM
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Jerri and family our condolences to your and your family. Harold was a fine person. I can remember coming to your house when we were kids.sorry we couldn't make visitation but your're in our prayers. If there is anything we can do to help you through please give us a call we're just across the hill. May God give you comfort at this time.
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Anthony Poston
Wednesday November 16, 2005 at
7:25 AM
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The Shaffer Family, funerals just paralyze me because I'm afraid of saying the wrong thing, and I'm not sure there are adequate words to express my feelings anyway. I just wany you to know if there is anything I can do that will help ease the pain just let me know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in you lifes.
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Norma S. Cartee
Wednesday November 16, 2005 at
1:25 AM
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I would like to offer my sincere condolences and sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Rita Maynard
Tuesday November 15, 2005 at
3:07 PM
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Jerri
My heart goes out to you. I have not experienced the pain and grief in losing ones parents but I share the sorrow in your loss. I hope that knowing that you are cared for and loved will lessen the sadness that you bear.
Love Rita
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Aaron Spurlock
aspurlock@charter.net
Tuesday November 15, 2005 at
1:51 PM
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Jerri and Family, I just learned of your loss and wanted to offer my condolences. Aaron Spurlock & Family
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Kathryn Hamlin
Tuesday November 15, 2005 at
8:31 AM
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Jerri and family,
I just heard about your daddy and wanted to express my condolences. I was a "daddy's girl" too. May God be closer than ever during this time.
Kathryn
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Harold Haight
Monday November 14, 2005 at
12:49 PM
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Jerry & girls,
So sorry for your loss. Harold was my boss for so many years, & never gave me a cross word. He is with Avalon and not suffering! He loved you and the girls so much! Ruie
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Bonnie Bryson
bfbryson@aol.com
Monday November 14, 2005 at
11:04 AM
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Jerri and family, my heartfelt sympathy goes to you at this time. I have such fond memories of Harold, and I know that he was a very important friend in my dad's life for many, many years. Your dad was always spoken of with great respect in our household. Sorry I will be out of town and cannot stop by the funeral home. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bonnie
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Carla Hamilton Davis
chd1024@insightbb.com
Monday November 14, 2005 at
9:46 AM
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Jerri Lynn,
A co-worker of mine from Fayette County, Doug Gibson, sent me an email regarding your father's passing. I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I am sorry, too, that we have not seen each other in a few years. I always think of you each year on our anniversaries.
I have my parents in Lexington now, taking care of them, so I do not travel to Ashland as much anymore. I always think of you when I pass Grayson.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you gain strength from Arthur and your girls. You and your family will always be dear to me. I love you.
With much sympathy,
Carla
P.S. I have moved in recent years and my new phone number is 223-0028. I will try to be better about staying in touch. Take care of yourself.
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Gina Finley
rfinley@zoominternet.net
Saturday November 12, 2005 at
9:13 PM
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Jerri,
I am so sorry to learn about your Dads passing. The day I took Dad to Kingsbrook, your Dad was there before he even got to his room. I know over the years that their friendship meant so much to Dad.
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