Carl Edmond Haney, who resided in Charleston, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at his home. He was born December 29, 1945, in Charleston, Arkansas, to the late Edgar Dock Haney and Iva Pearl (Dunn) Haney. He was 74 years old. He was preceded in death also by a sister, Betty Ellen Reed; a brother, Bobby Haney; and one granddaughter, Karalyn Haney.

Carl was a faithful husband, dependable father, loving son and brother, respected peer, loyal friend, as well as, an honest, hard-working man throughout his life.   Some men talk, some men do.   He was the latter.   He was a mover and a shaker and rarely could you find something he couldn't fix.   As a father, he was always present and eagerly took part in his boys' activities;  from building go carts to racing pinewood derby cars to weekend camping, fishing, skiing and hunting trips.  He was the epitome of what it meant to be the fun dad. He could always make any situation a funny one, always make you smile and was never short on goofy faces.  He coached little league, never hired outside labor to build anything and followed his boys to every single ball game, concert or event all the while starting his own trucking company from his home.   Throughout his life, he owned race horses that won, raced dune buggies up and down Potato Hill, road his airboat on Charleston Lake, got his pilot's license, flew his ultralight and rode his horse and buggy all over town and became a legend in Franklin County on the horseshoe stobs.   As a kid growing up, Carl was fascinated with the cowboy lifestyle so later in life he dabbled in cattle and horses and even bailed, sold and hauled tons of hay basically as a hobby.  He was an avid old West history buff and even re-enacted famous gunfights as President of a local re-enactment group which raised thousands of dollars for St Judes and several other charities.  As a husband, he was happily married for 56 years.  When they married, he and Ann had $20 to their name and had to borrow the rings from their friends.  Before his death, he loved travelling and seeing new places in his RV, eating good food, hanging out with close friends and listening to live, well played music.  The trucking company he started is now a 2nd generation one and has just celebrated its 51st year in business with three of his grandchildren working there part-time.   Carl raised 3 boys and 7 grandchildren who all are productive members of society.   His boys all own businesses of their own.   Out of all his individual accomplishments, this was what he was most proud of and told them that every single day.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19th, at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Charleston, with the Rev. Don Cochran and the Rev. Bill Van Meter officiating. Burial will follow at Nixon Cemetery in Charleston, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home and Flower Shop in Charleston.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ann (Robertson) Haney; three sons, Kevin Haney and wife Karen of Rogers, Arkansas, Darren Haney of Charleston, and Steve Haney and wife Angie of Charleston; one sister, Billa King of Charleston; one brother, Buddy Joe Haney and wife Debbie of Reno, Nevada; seven grandchildren, Kathryn Cullum and husband Drake, Camryn Haney and fiance' Alex Argo, Karlton Haney and wife Rikki, Justin Haney, Dalton Haney, Kariann Haney, and Kyndall Haney.

Pallbearers are Randy Robertson, Karlton Haney, Justin Haney, Dalton Haney, Drake Cullum, and Alex Argo.

Honorary pallbearers are James Malicote, Bud Haney, David Hewitt, Don Martin, Scott Brown, Don Sosebee, Larry Robertson, and R.V. Summerall.

The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Due to "COVID-19" we asked that everyone abides by the social distancing directive and we appreciate your patience at this time.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com.