Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Haddix, Richard Harrison May 2023
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday June 10, 2023

Richard Harrison Haddix

Richard Harrison Haddix was born on April 4, 1932, the fourth of nine children, 
but the only son of Howard and Ethel Haddix in Grand Ledge,MI.He graduated from 
Lake Odessa in June 1950.

As a young man he worked at the family owned sawmill in Lake Odessa, where his 
passion for woodworking was ignited. During high school he met the love of his 
life, Gayle Root, and they were married on June 27, 1952. They went on to have 
three daughters, and again Richard was surrounded by all women.

In August of 1952 he volunteered for the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was 
stationed in Okinawa, Japan.Richard took pride in being a Veteran. After his 
service he went to trade school in Memphis,TN and became a Licensed Lumber 
Inspector.In 1955 he worked for Budgess Lumber Company in Grand Rapids as a 
Lumber Buyer, covering the states of Michigan,Northern Indiana,Ohio and 
Illinois. He later became an Independent Contractor prior ot full retirement.

Retirement allowed him to have time to do the many things he loved like; model 
railroading, painting and drawing, woodworking, carving, traveling, hunting and 
fishing.

Richard was blessed to have the ability to take his famous on trips.He and Gayle 
spent several winters in Tucson,AZ and traveled to many states with their 
friends.

In 1962 Richard gave his heart to the Lord.In 1969 he became an ordained 
minister and led a small church in the basement of their home in Lake Odessa.In 
1978, he and his family joined a church in Charlotte and later moved to 
Charlotte in 1982. Where he has resided since.

Richard will be remembered for his love of dogs especially his best friend Shep, 
and "Being a Picker."his great sense of humor, loved to be the center of 
attention, and always being the comic.He loved to share stories about his past 
experiences and travels and even wrote a book about his life for his family.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Gayle (Root) Haddix in March of 
2006; parents, Howard and Ethel Haddis; sisters Geraldine Eno, Virgilene Hiller, 
Adilene Eckman, Lorna Sherman, Sandra McCloud, brothers-in-law, Ross, Calvin, 
Roger, Don and Leonard.

He is survived by his three daughters,Jeanie Bayoy, Jeri (Bob) Leiby, Kim 
Dickinson; 13 grandchildren and many more great-grandchildren, nieces and 
nephews and many friends.

Richard's family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers of 
Sensations Memory Care and of Elara Caring.

Friends are encouraged to support Richard's family by attending services or 
sharing memories on his Tribute page at www.prayfuneral.com

Funeral services were held Friday,May 26, 2023, at Pray Funeral Home.

If desired the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Legion 
Post 42,Charlotte.

The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, 
or mobile device that has internet access.Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on 
Richard's tribute, then click onPhotos and Videos from your computer (or Media 
from your smart phone)

The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte

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