Jearld “Gene” Haley, age 85, of Stockton went to his heavenly home on April 1st, 2018. Gene was born November 17, 1932 in Purcell, Oklahoma. He succumbed to injuries due to a recent fall. Gene followed his passion for softball. He was a member of the 1960 USAAA All World Tournament Softball team. He was chosen All World 1st baseman in 1960 and was placed in the All World Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was later inducted to the amateur Stockton Hall of Fame in 1961. Gene married Shirley Simmons in 1956. They were married 62 years and raised their two daughters Patti Rivera and Kathy Souza, both of Lodi. Shirley and Gene enjoyed the birth of 3 grandchildren and 5 great granddaughters. Gene was an employee of Crystal Creamery for 35 years. He was born to Claude and Mattie Haley who preceded him in death along with his sister Zelda Allen of Manteca, brother L.B. Revell of Stockton, and grandson Cory Souza of Lodi. Gene was in the US Army in 1953. He enjoyed fishing and loved playing blackjack and bingo. He will be greatly missed by many family members and friends.
VISITATION
Visitation will be held 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, April 6th at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park located at 14165 N. Beckman Rd in Lodi, California.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held 1:00pm on Friday, April 6th also in the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park.