Jimmy Franklin Haley Jr.

James “Jimmy” Franklin Haley, Jr., 81, of Danville, VA., passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at SOVAH Health, Danville, after being in declining health for the past 16 months. Jimmy was born on May 10, 1945, to the late James Franklin Haley, Sr. and Mildred Hudson Haley. He spent his life in Pittsylvania County and Danville, VA. Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Specialist 5 in Vietnam. Jimmy was self-employed where he was a skilled tradesman, along with working in property maintenance as a maintenance specialist. Jimmy was a former member of Glenwood Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, Teacher, and Camp Director. Currently, Jimmy was a member of the Tabernacle where he formerly served as head of security at the church. Jimmy loved working with the Vacation Bible School and the Drama Team. He was a member of the Sertoma Club where he served as the past president, along with wearing many other hats. Jimmy was also a member of the Optimist Club. Family was always Jimmys’ top priority. Jimmy took great pride in his family and in each of their accomplishments throughout the years. One of his proudest moments was when he became a great-Grand Papa on February 9, 2026, to Warren James, whom he loved so much. On December 17, 1965, James married his loving wife, Carolyn Zimmerman Haley, who survives. In addition to his wife, Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Michelle Haley, of Danville, VA; son, Tyler Haley (Kelley), of Ringgold, VA; grandchildren, Dylan Haley (Caroline); Aaron Haley (fiancé, Hayley); and Kendall Haley; great-grandson, Warren James Haley. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was predeceased by his brother, Lee Haley. Funeral Services for Jimmy will be conducted on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at the Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Homes, Westover Chapel with the Rev. Joey Bray officiating. Interment will follow the service in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. at the funeral home. Wrenn-Yeatts Funeral Homes, Westover Chapel is respectfully serving the Haley family.

Jimmy Franklin Haley Jr.

May 10, 1945 - May 24, 2026