Jeffrey A. Haney

January 13, 1969 - March 24, 2022

Jeffrey Alan Haney, was born January 13, 1969 in Tulsa, OK the son of Carol and James Haney in Tulsa, OK. He died in Park Hill at the age of 53 years. Jeff is survived by his wife of nearly 28 years, Kristi, and daughter Jaden of Park Hill, his son Justus of Tulsa; his parents James and Carol Haney of Park Hill; his sister Jennifer Vasicek, her husband Mark, and their children Anna and Allison of Broken Arrow. He is also survived by so many people who, whether or not they were related, were family. They can’t all possibly be named. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents: Carl “Ikey” and Ruby “Mamoo” Burk; and Woodrow and Marie Haney. Jeff was a Keys Cougar from Kindergarten to 8th grade and was so proud to have his children become Cougars. He then attended Tahlequah High School and graduated in 1987. He was a Keys Volunteer Firefighter for 22 years, an EMT for Tahlequah City Hospital for five years, and a Police Officer then Detective for the City of Tahlequah from 1995 until his retirement in 2021. Jeff was a passionate people person and never knew a stranger. He worked hard to remember everyone’s name. His one lasting handicap from his head injury in 2019 was that he had difficulty recalling names. It would hurt him to the core to see someone and not be able to immediately call them by name – if that happened to you, he knew you! And would think of your name later in the day. Jeff loved history and loved to mansplain. Whether you wanted it or not, you would receive a lesson any time you sat near him. He studied biblical history, world history, state history, and loved the city of Tahlequah. If you had a question about our area, he would have loved to find you the answer. Jeff loved to hunt and fish, to rebuild antique guns and fishing reels, and could easily let hours pass while he tinkered in his shop with old country or classic rock music blaring. He died way too young and will be desperately missed. We know he is hanging out with all the loved ones we’ve lost. He would want everyone to tell their good stories and share their memories while thinking of him with a shot of whiskey and a good cigar. Jeff's Pallbearers include, Josh Girdner, Chase Reed, Steve Young, Chris Boals, Chris Haney & Justus Haney.