Dr. Charles William Haney Jr. (Chet) ascended to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at the age of 63.
Chet is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Terri, his three daughters Amanda Reimold, wife of Carl Reimold, Sara Haley, wife of Joe Haley, and Angela Butler, wife of Ben Butler, and his 11 grandchildren Aidan, Ella, Lily, Ruby, Katherine, Margaret, William, Walter, Wyatt, Fordham, and Graham. He is also survived by his sister, Lori Ellison, wife of Robert Ellison, and their two children, Hunter and Emmalee. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles William Haney Sr. (Chuck) and Glynda Lee Haney.
Chet was born in Waco, Texas on August 29, 1959 to Chuck and Glynda Haney. He graduated from Fort Worth Southwest High School before leaving home to attend Baylor University. Chet studied Business and Religion and played football for the Baylor Bears football team and graduated with his bachelor’s degree in 1981. While at Baylor, he met Terri Woolley and on May 15, 1982, he and Terri married in Mesquite, Texas. They welcomed three daughters – Amanda, Sara, and Angela – in the years to come. Chet graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1989 with his Doctorate in Ministry and dedicated his life to the service of Christ Jesus by preaching the message of the Gospel. He passionately served the congregations of Midway Baptist Church of Big Spring (1988-1990), First Baptist Church of Woodville (1990-1996), Parkside Baptist Church of Denison (1996-2013), Highland Terrace Baptist Church of Greenville (2013-2022), and First Baptist Church of Collinsville (2023).
Chet was devoted to his life of pastoral ministry, being a loving husband, father, and friend, and spreading the Gospel throughout the nations. He was unwaveringly passionate about reaching as many people as possible and sharing with them the goodness of salvation through Jesus Christ. Chet was an avid guitar player, outdoor enthusiast, parody songwriter, and eloquent speaker who had a way of connecting with his congregations through the scripture so that they may feel the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the opportunity to know him.
A celebration of Chet’s life is scheduled for 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Highland Terrace Baptist Church in Greenville with visitation scheduled for 6:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Dr. Ernest Easley and Carl Reimold will officiate. Pallbearers will be Ben Butler, Paul Blakely, Mike Davis, Joe Haley, Brit Harris, and Mike Waters.
