Eugene Haffey

Eugene “Gene” Haffey, 86, of Carroll, Ohio passed away at the Pickering House on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

Gene was a member of David’s United Church of Christ and he served in the U.S. Army. He was a milk hauler for 36 years; built, owned, and operated the Dairy Queen in Canal Winchester for 23 years; and drove a Bloom Carroll school bus for 20 years. He was a member of Olivedale and enjoyed square dancing and camping with Square Wheels, Family Ties, and Country Campers Clubs.

Gene is survived by his wife of 68 years, Helen Haffey; children, Edward Haffey, David (Barbara) Haffey, and Debra Gaunder; grandchildren, Jason (Katie) Haffey and Melanie (Ryan) Wildermuth; great grandchildren, Allyson Haffey and Ella Haffey; sister, Meriam Ernsberger; sister-in-law, Alpha Jo Haffey; and several nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Clara Haffey; and brothers, Paul Haffey and Wilbur Haffey.

Friends may visit at the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home, 405 N Columbus St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130 from 5 to 8 pm Thursday. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Friday, in Greenfield Township Cemetery, 3866 Columbus-Lancaster Rd NW, Carroll, Ohio 43112.

Donations may be made in memory of Gene to David’s United Church of Christ, 80 W Columbus St, Canal Winchester, Ohio 43110 or FairHoPe Hospice, 282 Sells Rd, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.

Graveside Service

11:00 AM ,Friday, September 5, 2014
Greenfield Township Cemetery
3866 Columbus-Lancaster Rd NW Carroll, OH 43112

Visitation

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Thursday, September 4, 2014
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130