James “Jim” Hadley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a native of Mobile, AL, and a 1952 graduate of Murphy High School. Following graduation, he worked at the Alabama State Docks for a brief time before joining the United States Air Force. He served for four years during which time he was stationed in Thule, Greenland, and Newfoundland.
Jim worked hard to provide for his family. He was employed for 30 years by Scott Paper Company, now Kimberly Clark, where he worked in the tissue mill and retired as a paper mill supervisor.
Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved spending time outdoors, camping, boating and fishing in his younger days.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; John “Jake” Hadley and Emogene Sellers Hadley; his brothers, Sherron and Gary Hadley. He is survived by his wife of almost 72 years, Veronica “Tookie” Dwyer Hadley, and their four children: Linda Hadley Williamson (Kenny), Stephen G. Hadley, Kim Hadley White (Steve), and James (Chris) Hadley (Leigh-Ann); five grandchildren: Erin M. Williamson, Kristin W. Turner (Blake), Tyler White (Megan), Layton H. White, Jacob Spencer Hadley; step-grandson, Clarke White (Callie), four great-grandchildren, two sisters: Pat Hadley Hilton and Elaine Hadley Robinson; many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held at Ascension Funeral Home & Crematory, 1016 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695, on October 15, 2026, from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M., followed by funeral services in the chapel of Ascension Funeral Home at 12:30 P.M. Interment will follow in Pine Crest West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.
