Thomas Lee Haley

Thomas Lee Haley, 59, of 372 Hanley Circle, Danville, VA, died Monday, September 30, 2013 at Danville Regional Medical Center following a brief illness and several days in the hospital. Mr. Haley was born in Danville, VA on October 4, 1953, a son of the late James Franklin Haley, Sr. and Mildred Hudson Haley Soyars. He lived his entire life in Danville, VA and worked as an Associate Broker for Prudential Manasco Realty. Also, he had worked for several years for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Danville. Mr. Haley first joined the Real Estate Association with Mr. Calvin Stephens. He was a graduate of the Real Estate Institute and a Gold Award Producer for many years. In 1989 he was elected President of the Association and served again in 1990 and 2010. In 1986 he was voted Realtor of the Year. He served on numerous committees in both chair and member roles and in several positions on the Board of Directors. He also served on many State Association Committees. Mr. Haley was in real estate for 29 years, licensed in both Virginia and North Carolina, his know of this region was without equal and he constantly received referrals from satisfied customers. Lee was a graduate of Dan River High School, class of 1972 and attended Virginia Tech University. He was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church where he served on the Finance Committee and a member of the Alzheimers Association of Danville and Pittsylvania County. On July 17, 1976 he married Pamela Walker Haley who survives. In addition to his wife, of the residence, he is survived by three daughters, Heather H. Morris, and her husband Jason, of Roanoke, VA, Jamie L. Haley, and her Fiance, Brad Godfrey, of Danville, VA, and Amanda H. Richmond, and her husband, Evan, of Ruffin, NC; a brother, James F. Haley, Jr., and wife Carolyn, of Danville; two step-brothers, Silas Soyars, Jr. and Larry Soyars; a step-sister, Brenda Neal; six grandchildren, Haley Morris, Amelia Morris, Caitlyn Haley, Skylar Godfrey, Bradley Godfrey and Gavin Richmond; and two grandchildren on the way, Luke Morris and Joslyn Richmond. In addition to his parents, Lee was preceded in death by his step-father, Silas Soyars, Sr. and a step-brother, Gary Soyars. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from Blessed Hope Baptist Church with the Reverend Brian Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Blessed Hope Baptist Church from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. and other times they will be at the residence. Also, they suggest that memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Central & Western Virginia Chapter, 1180 Pepsi Place, Suite 306, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Wrenn-Yeatts Westover Chapel is serving the Haley family with arrangements.

Thomas Lee Haley

October 4, 1953 - September 30, 2013