- Date Of Birth: April 26, 1962
- Date Of Death: August 10, 2021
- State: Georgia
Cecil Howard Hafley Jr., “CJ” to those who knew and loved him best, was embraced by the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, August the 10th, 2021. He was surrounded by the two most important woman in his life and amazing son-in-law, at Advent Healthcare, in Calhoun, GA.
CJ was born in Paris, KY, on April the 26th, 1962 to Cecil and Barbara Hafley. He was loud and proud of his Kentucky heritage and let anyone and everyone know it. He loved everyone and everyone who met him grew fond very quickly. CJ had a smile that would light up any room and a joke for anyone who was willing to listen, or not, because he was going to tell it regardless. He loved fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, bonfires, moonshine, singing and dancing (anytime/any place), his three dogs (Gator, Wyatt, and Chicken), and his family most of all.
He was always ready and willing to tell a story about the huge fish he caught, mountain he climbed, and the many, many deer he would see at the house. Any time it was warm enough, you would find him on his Harley riding. He was and always will be a biker for life. On a hot summer day, the hotter the better, you could find him sitting outside in the sun soaking up all the warmth. He absolutely despised the cold. He would tell everyone about the love he had for his beautiful wife, how proud he was of his grandchildren, and how his daughter was the twinkle of his eye and his love for her bigger than life itself.
CJ was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Howard Hafley Sr., his mother, Barbara Hafley, and sister, Janet Sue Hafley. His spirit will continue to live on through his wife, Melonie “Mel” Sue Hafley of Adairsville, GA. His daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and Adam Hill of Resaca, GA. Sons and daughter, Grayson (Megan) Hafley of IN, Cameron (Haili) Puckett, Dustin Howell, and Samantha Howell, all of Ohio. A sister, Patricia Daugherty of KY. A niece and nephew, Lorna and Scott (Nancy) Lyons of KY. His favorite mother-in-law, Deborah Perkins of Ohio. His 15 grandchildren: Seth, Sierra, Skyler, Griffin, Madison, Vanessa, Tristen, Kimber, Chaz, Dominic, Kamden, Paisley, Everleigh, Kenton, and Kensley. As well as great nephews and many friends and family who loved him.
The family would like to thank some special angels from Advent Health that cared for him in his final day. Tera, Anne, and Erika, we are forever grateful for the compassion and empathy that each of you showed to him and our family during his last days. His phlebotomy crew, thank you. Dr. Counsell, you were one of our angels as well, thank you.
