Ronald Gene Haley

      Ronald Gene Haley was blessed with an abundance of leadership qualities. It would be accurate to say that he was an outstanding luminary and that his natural abilities served him well. He knew with certainty how he wanted to set priorities in all aspects of his life. He struck those who knew him as the kind of person who awoke in the morning with a clear sense of exactly what he expected from his day and how to set about accomplishing those goals. Ron was someone who definitely liked order and was most comfortable with an organized and structured lifestyle. When this climate was absent, he would set about to immediately create it. He believed that those around him expected nothing less and so he did his best to fulfill those expectations.

      It is said that some people develop certain traits over the course of their lives, but for Ron, leadership was a quality that he was most likely inborn. On May 13, 1944, he first greeted the world at his childhood home in Morehouse, Missouri. His parents' names were Marion Frances Haley and Virginia Louise Griffith. Growing up was a time that made for a number of wonderful memories. He grew up in Rockford, Illinoise. Ron was brought up to be reasonable in his actions and was taught to use his intellect wisely. He was an honest and straightforward child, traits that reinforced his self-confidence. Even at a young age, Ron was credited with having a positive influence on those around him.

      The positive atmosphere that Ron generated regularly spread over his family. He was raised with three sisters and four brothers. His three sisters were Mary, Janet and Tenessa and his four brothers were Doug, Mike, Danny, and Ricky. Ron served as a catalyst for good within the family. He often found himself in the role of providing fair solutions to the sibling disputes which would sometimes pop up. In every family activity, he was able to demonstrate an uncanny ability at building compromise through an ability to manage most any type of situation.

       Ron exhibited leadership qualities early in his childhood, partly due to his energy and enthusiasm for learning. He liked to see things executed properly and showed a skill for taking charge of situations that were drifting out of control. At the same time, he was willing to experiment with different approaches as he worked a plan towards a solution. This was the case whether it was in school or just playing with friends.

       As far as friends go, Ron had quite a few. It was easy for him to make friends because he was drawn to people who, like himself, were confident in their abilities. His closest friends included Butch Carter, Rick Wellman and Gene Wellman.

       As a young boy, he enjoyed a wide range of activities. His favorite hobbies included farming, comic books and driving tractors. Organized sports were also part of Ron’s childhood, including football and baseball. Being a leader, he was involved in various organizations such as FFA member, won several ribbons and awards showing pigs, cows and sheep. Both in and out of school, Ron enjoyed reading, as well.

      When it came to academics and school, Ron's organizational skills reaped many rewards. He was able to create a system for getting his schoolwork done in a proper and timely manner. With a strong ability to analyze his schoolwork and assignments, he could apply a practical, common sense approach to completing his studies. He demonstrated novel ways in which he tackled new problems and would regularly challenge his own reasoning ability to find solutions. He graduated from Sterling High School in Illinoise. Ron saw a challenge in all of his classes but, like most students, had favorites.

       The high school years were not just about academics. Ron also enjoyed the social aspects of his teen years. In a group of friends and acquaintances, Ron was typically the first person to take the initiative to go up and greet someone new. This quality made him very approachable by others throughout his life. It was this same quality which brought Ron the reward of many friends.

      Ron had a clear vision of what he sought in a relationship and worked hard to achieve it. This is exactly what he did with Susan Ann Veronica Ruiz.

       They exchanged wedding vows on December 27, 1978. The service was conducted by Dexter Blevins. They were married in the Norman Court House. So much so that it wasn’t necessary for Ron to be overly sentimental or expressive about it for others to be aware of their mutual devotion. His secret to success was that he always kept the lines of communication open in the marriage and applied the important skill of being a good listener.

       Ron's ability to motivate, direct and organize others made him a valuable asset to the various organizations in which he contributed during his lifetime. He was one who could be counted on to work hard to implement goals and required little to begin work on a specific task. Once a project was begun, Ron had a definite methodology for seeing it through to completion. When he became active in community affairs, he did so in the same determined and forthright manner that he applied to other aspects of his life.

      Family was very important to Ron, even if he didn’t always show it. Ron had two sons and five daughters, Robin, Rhonda, Renee, Ronnie, JoDale, Tammy and Jerry. Though he always tried to offer good counsel to his children, he didn’t always overdo it. And when the children succeeded, Ron was filled with pride and joy. One thing was for sure, Ron tried hard to raise his children in a nurturing environment.

       Later on, Ron was also blessed with ten grandsons and six granddaughters, Wacey, Dusty, Ryan, Zach, Deana, Amanda, Katelyn, Ray, Max, Jeremy, Austin, Layne, Keegan, Mandie, Brooke and Samantha.

      At work Ron was viewed as a natural leader. He could marshal all of the available resources, including personnel and materials, in order to meet virtually any objective. He was great at developing strategies and seemed able to make maximum progress with little wasted effort. Ron was also adept at uncovering new and more efficient ways of getting things done. He was able to establish and achieve objectives through long range planning and was always able to keep the big picture clearly in sight. Although he might have been described by some as an overachiever, he was without question a dedicated and diligent employee.

       There were occasions in Ron's life where he would find himself involved in a cause or leading an organizational event where his drive to complete the project or meet the established goal was the most important thing for him. At times it could even rival his concern for the philosophy behind it. It was this kind of commitment and drive that earned him praise and honors throughout his life. Work-related organizations were also another place where Ron could shine.

      Ron enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Ron achieved the final rank of Corporal E4. As in all aspects of his life, he was able to make friends in the military. Ron's fellow soldiers knew that he worked well within the system, understanding the importance of rules and striving to follow them. Ron's life approach, much like the military’s, was all about order.

      Not only did Ron find pleasure in pursuing his various hobbies, he also enjoyed the discovery and research involved in learning about them. His skill at problem-solving had a positive influence on these activities as well. Some of his favorite pastimes were music, writing songs and singing.

       Ron had a number of favorite things in his life.

       No matter what the activity was, Ron had the ability to motivate others. This talent influenced his participation in sports, too. He sought out the possibilities in a competitive situation, and he stayed cool and calm under pressure. He relished the action and energy associated with sports. He also enjoyed following his favorite teams and events whenever he got the opportunity. Loved watching his son Ronnie compete in the special olympics bowling and enjoyed watching basketball.

      Ron lived his life guided by a well-defined set of beliefs. His faith and religion were the foundation of those beliefs. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist.

      As Ron looked ahead toward his retirement, he knew that he would have to be well-prepared. He had worked out all of the details well in advance and knew exactly what he was going to do. The day of his retirement finally came in 2010 when he retired in Moore, Oklahoma. He loved music and had a huge album collection of at least 6,000 albums. Loved playing the guitar as well as western movies. Ron also stayed current with politics and enjoyed reading. For many years Ron rented a couple of spaces at the Golden Treasure Flea Market where he enjoyed selling tools.

              Always a well-informed person, he enjoyed adding to his wealth of knowledge. Retirement afforded Ron the time to enjoy that experience and provided one more opportunity to look ahead at what life might offer him.

      Ron Haley left us on June 7, 2011. He passed away at his home in Moore, Oklahoma. He was 67. Ron fought a brave battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife Susan and children: Ronda, Renee, Ronnie, JoDale, Tammy and Toad. Grandchildren; Wacey, Dusty, Zach, Deana, Ryan, Amanda, Katelyn, Ray, Max, Jeremy, Austin, Layne, Keegan, Mandie, Brook and Samantha. Great grandchildren; Davin, Jaiden, Josey, Gunner, Chase, Layla and Olive. Services were handled by Sunny Lane Funeral Home. Ron was laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

      Ronald Gene Haley knew what he wanted from life and never hesitated in going after it. He could be characterized as a driven individual, someone who understood the importance of achievement. Ron was decisive and outspoken at times, but he was also positive and upbeat. He was a leader, both intentionally and sometimes by default. If he saw that something needed to be done, he was always ready to step up and organize, implement and actualize a plan.

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Ronald Gene Haley was blessed with an abundance of leadership qualities. It would be accurate to say that he was an outstanding luminary and that his natural abilities served him well. He knew with certainty how he wanted to set priorities in all aspects of his life. He struck those who knew him as the kind of person who awoke in the morning with a clear sense of exactly what he expected from his day and how to set about accomplishing those goals. Ron was someone who definitely liked order and was most comfortable with an organized and structured lifestyle. When this climate was absent, he would set about to immediately create it. He believed that those around him expected nothing less and so he did his best to fulfill those expectations.

It is said that some people develop certain traits over the course of their lives, but for Ron, leadership was a quality that he was most likely inborn. On May 13, 1944, he first greeted the world at his childhood home in Morehouse, Missouri. His parents' names were Marion Frances Haley and Virginia Louise Griffith. Growing up was a time that made for a number of wonderful memories. He grew up in Rockford, Illinoise. Ron was brought up to be reasonable in his actions and was taught to use his intellect wisely. He was an honest and straightforward child, traits that reinforced his self-confidence. Even at a young age, Ron was credited with having a positive influence on those around him.

The positive atmosphere that Ron generated regularly spread over his family. He was raised with three sisters and four brothers. His three sisters were Mary, Janet and Tenessa and his four brothers were Doug, Mike, Danny, and Ricky. Ron served as a catalyst for good within the family. He often found himself in the role of providing fair solutions to the sibling disputes which would sometimes pop up. In every family activity, he was able to demonstrate an uncanny ability at building compromise through an ability to manage most any type of situation.

Ron exhibited leadership qualities early in his childhood, partly due to his energy and enthusiasm for learning. He liked to see things executed properly and showed a skill for taking charge of situations that were drifting out of control. At the same time, he was willing to experiment with different approaches as he worked a plan towards a solution. This was the case whether it was in school or just playing with friends.

As far as friends go, Ron had quite a few. It was easy for him to make friends because he was drawn to people who, like himself, were confident in their abilities. His closest friends included Butch Carter, Rick Wellman and Gene Wellman.

As a young boy, he enjoyed a wide range of activities. His favorite hobbies included farming, comic books and driving tractors. Organized sports were also part of Ron’s childhood, including football and baseball. Being a leader, he was involved in various organizations such as FFA member, won several ribbons and awards showing pigs, cows and sheep. Both in and out of school, Ron enjoyed reading, as well.

When it came to academics and school, Ron's organizational skills reaped many rewards. He was able to create a system for getting his schoolwork done in a proper and timely manner. With a strong ability to analyze his schoolwork and assignments, he could apply a practical, common sense approach to completing his studies. He demonstrated novel ways in which he tackled new problems and would regularly challenge his own reasoning ability to find solutions. He graduated from Sterling High School in Illinoise. Ron saw a challenge in all of his classes but, like most students, had favorites.

The high school years were not just about academics. Ron also enjoyed the social aspects of his teen years. In a group of friends and acquaintances, Ron was typically the first person to take the initiative to go up and greet someone new. This quality made him very approachable by others throughout his life. It was this same quality which brought Ron the reward of many friends.

Ron had a clear vision of what he sought in a relationship and worked hard to achieve it. This is exactly what he did with Susan Ann Veronica Ruiz.

They exchanged wedding vows on December 27, 1978. The service was conducted by Dexter Blevins. They were married in the Norman Court House. So much so that it wasn’t necessary for Ron to be overly sentimental or expressive about it for others to be aware of their mutual devotion. His secret to success was that he always kept the lines of communication open in the marriage and applied the important skill of being a good listener.

Ron's ability to motivate, direct and organize others made him a valuable asset to the various organizations in which he contributed during his lifetime. He was one who could be counted on to work hard to implement goals and required little to begin work on a specific task. Once a project was begun, Ron had a definite methodology for seeing it through to completion. When he became active in community affairs, he did so in the same determined and forthright manner that he applied to other aspects of his life.

Family was very important to Ron, even if he didn’t always show it. Ron had two sons and five daughters, Robin, Rhonda, Renee, Ronnie, JoDale, Tammy and Jerry. Though he always tried to offer good counsel to his children, he didn’t always overdo it. And when the children succeeded, Ron was filled with pride and joy. One thing was for sure, Ron tried hard to raise his children in a nurturing environment.

Later on, Ron was also blessed with ten grandsons and six granddaughters, Wacey, Dusty, Ryan, Zach, Deana, Amanda, Katelyn, Ray, Max, Jeremy, Austin, Layne, Keegan, Mandie, Brooke and Samantha.

At work Ron was viewed as a natural leader. He could marshal all of the available resources, including personnel and materials, in order to meet virtually any objective. He was great at developing strategies and seemed able to make maximum progress with little wasted effort. Ron was also adept at uncovering new and more efficient ways of getting things done. He was able to establish and achieve objectives through long range planning and was always able to keep the big picture clearly in sight. Although he might have been described by some as an overachiever, he was without question a dedicated and diligent employee.

There were occasions in Ron's life where he would find himself involved in a cause or leading an organizational event where his drive to complete the project or meet the established goal was the most important thing for him. At times it could even rival his concern for the philosophy behind it. It was this kind of commitment and drive that earned him praise and honors throughout his life. Work-related organizations were also another place where Ron could shine.

Ron enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Ron achieved the final rank of Corporal E4. As in all aspects of his life, he was able to make friends in the military. Ron's fellow soldiers knew that he worked well within the system, understanding the importance of rules and striving to follow them. Ron's life approach, much like the military’s, was all about order.

Not only did Ron find pleasure in pursuing his various hobbies, he also enjoyed the discovery and research involved in learning about them. His skill at problem-solving had a positive influence on these activities as well. Some of his favorite pastimes were music, writing songs and singing.

Ron had a number of favorite things in his life.

No matter what the activity was, Ron had the ability to motivate others. This talent influenced his participation in sports, too. He sought out the possibilities in a competitive situation, and he stayed cool and calm under pressure. He relished the action and energy associated with sports. He also enjoyed following his favorite teams and events whenever he got the opportunity. Loved watching his son Ronnie compete in the special olympics bowling and enjoyed watching basketball.

Ron lived his life guided by a well-defined set of beliefs. His faith and religion were the foundation of those beliefs. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist.

As Ron looked ahead toward his retirement, he knew that he would have to be well-prepared. He had worked out all of the details well in advance and knew exactly what he was going to do. The day of his retirement finally came in 2010 when he retired in Moore, Oklahoma. He loved music and had a huge album collection of at least 6,000 albums. Loved playing the guitar as well as western movies. Ron also stayed current with politics and enjoyed reading. For many years Ron rented a couple of spaces at the Golden Treasure Flea Market where he enjoyed selling tools.

Always a well-informed person, he enjoyed adding to his wealth of knowledge. Retirement afforded Ron the time to enjoy that experience and provided one more opportunity to look ahead at what life might offer him.

Ron Haley left us on June 7, 2011. He passed away at his home in Moore, Oklahoma. He was 67. Ron fought a brave battle against cancer. He is survived by his wife Susan and children: Ronda, Renee, Ronnie, JoDale, Tammy and Toad. Grandchildren; Wacey, Dusty, Zach, Deana, Ryan, Amanda, Katelyn, Ray, Max, Jeremy, Austin, Layne, Keegan, Mandie, Brook and Samantha. Great grandchildren; Davin, Jaiden, Josey, Gunner, Chase, Layla and Olive. Services were handled by Sunny Lane Funeral Home. Ron was laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

Ronald Gene Haley knew what he wanted from life and never hesitated in going after it. He could be characterized as a driven individual, someone who understood the importance of achievement. Ron was decisive and outspoken at times, but he was also positive and upbeat. He was a leader, both intentionally and sometimes by default. If he saw that something needed to be done, he was always ready to step up and organize, implement and actualize a plan.