April 5, 1936 - June 7, 2014
Cmdr. Johnnie Levi Hair, retired U.S. Coast Guard, 78 of North Bend, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 16, at North Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson Ave., in North Bend. Pastor Matt Fox will be officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Public visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 13, at North Bend Chapel.
Johnnie was born April 5, 1936, in Lynden, N.C., to Archie and Sallie Hair.
He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1951 at the age of 15 and retired 32 years later as a commander (0-5 paygrade).
He met the love of his life and knew from the first time he set eyes on her that he'd marry her. On June 26, 1960 he married Shirley Eleanor Higgins in Conneticut.
He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars.
He was a member in the Elks and American Legion. He was a leader in the Boy Scouts. He was involved in the Republican Party. He enjoy traveling. His greatest love was for his family.
Johnnie is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Shirley Hair; his son, David Hair (Atkinson) and his wife, Jandra of North Bend; daughters, Michelle Clark and her husband, Mike of Juneau Alaska and Suzanne Roshto and her husband, John of Gilbert, Ariz.; brother, Jimmy Hair and wife, Carmeleta of John Island S.C.; sister, Peggy Riggs of Hubert, N.C.; brother, Thomas Hair and wife, Nancy of Winnabow, N.C.; sister, Shirley Boyle and husband, Richard of Pleasanton, Texas; sister, Mary Mullins and husband, Okey of Boiling Springs Lake, N.C.; sister, Margarett Booth of Polloscksville, N.C.; sister, Mayleene Gonzales and husband, Cleto of Hubert, N.C.; and brother, Stacy Hair of Hubert, N.C.
Johnnie "Papa" also is survived by grandchildren, Frances, Rachel, Zachary, Trevor, Jessica and Kiley; great-grandchildren, Izabella, Damion, Amanda, Shaun, River, Artemis, Talia and Temprence; and many generations of nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Portland Oregon Shriners Hospital for Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Road., Portland OR 97239 (www.shrinershospitalfor children.org).
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NORTH BEND CHAPEL Cremation & Funeral Service
North Bend, Oregon
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Cmdr. Johnnie Levi Hair, retired U.S. Coast Guard, 78 of North Bend, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 16, at North Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson Ave., in North Bend. Pastor Matt Fox will be officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Public visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 13, at North Bend Chapel.
Johnnie was born April 5, 1936, in Lynden, N.C., to Archie and Sallie Hair.
He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1951 at the age of 15 and retired 32 years later as a commander (0-5 paygrade).
He met the love of his life and knew from the first time he set eyes on her that he'd marry her. On June 26, 1960 he married Shirley Eleanor Higgins in Conneticut.
He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars.
He was a member in the Elks and American Legion. He was a leader in the Boy Scouts. He was involved in the Republican Party. He enjoy traveling. His greatest love was for his family.
Johnnie is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Shirley Hair; his son, David Hair (Atkinson) and his wife, Jandra of North Bend; daughters, Michelle Clark and her husband, Mike of Juneau Alaska and Suzanne Roshto and her husband, John of Gilbert, Ariz.; brother, Jimmy Hair and wife, Carmeleta of John Island S.C.; sister, Peggy Riggs of Hubert, N.C.; brother, Thomas Hair and wife, Nancy of Winnabow, N.C.; sister, Shirley Boyle and husband, Richard of Pleasanton, Texas; sister, Mary Mullins and husband, Okey of Boiling Springs Lake, N.C.; sister, Margarett Booth of Polloscksville, N.C.; sister, Mayleene Gonzales and husband, Cleto of Hubert, N.C.; and brother, Stacy Hair of Hubert, N.C.
Johnnie "Papa" also is survived by grandchildren, Frances, Rachel, Zachary, Trevor, Jessica and Kiley; great-grandchildren, Izabella, Damion, Amanda, Shaun, River, Artemis, Talia and Temprence; and many generations of nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Portland Oregon Shriners Hospital for Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Road., Portland OR 97239 (www.shrinershospitalfor children.org).
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NORTH BEND CHAPEL Cremation & Funeral Service
North Bend, Oregon
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April 5, 1936 - June 7, 2014
Cmdr. Johnnie Levi Hair, retired U.S. Coast Guard, 78 of North Bend, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 16, at North Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson Ave., in North Bend. Pastor Matt Fox will be officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Public visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 13, at North Bend Chapel.
Johnnie was born April 5, 1936, in Lynden, N.C., to Archie and Sallie Hair.
He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1951 at the age of 15 and retired 32 years later as a commander (0-5 paygrade).
He met the love of his life and knew from the first time he set eyes on her that he'd marry her. On June 26, 1960 he married Shirley Eleanor Higgins in Conneticut.
He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars.
He was a member in the Elks and American Legion. He was a leader in the Boy Scouts. He was involved in the Republican Party. He enjoy traveling. His greatest love was for his family.
Johnnie is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Shirley Hair; his son, David Hair (Atkinson) and his wife, Jandra of North Bend; daughters, Michelle Clark and her husband, Mike of Juneau Alaska and Suzanne Roshto and her husband, John of Gilbert, Ariz.; brother, Jimmy Hair and wife, Carmeleta of John Island S.C.; sister, Peggy Riggs of Hubert, N.C.; brother, Thomas Hair and wife, Nancy of Winnabow, N.C.; sister, Shirley Boyle and husband, Richard of Pleasanton, Texas; sister, Mary Mullins and husband, Okey of Boiling Springs Lake, N.C.; sister, Margarett Booth of Polloscksville, N.C.; sister, Mayleene Gonzales and husband, Cleto of Hubert, N.C.; and brother, Stacy Hair of Hubert, N.C.
Johnnie "Papa" also is survived by grandchildren, Frances, Rachel, Zachary, Trevor, Jessica and Kiley; great-grandchildren, Izabella, Damion, Amanda, Shaun, River, Artemis, Talia and Temprence; and many generations of nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Portland Oregon Shriners Hospital for Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Road., Portland OR 97239 (www.shrinershospitalfor children.org).
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NORTH BEND CHAPEL Cremation & Funeral Service
North Bend, Oregon
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Cmdr. Johnnie Levi Hair, retired U.S. Coast Guard, 78 of North Bend, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 16, at North Bend Chapel, 2014 McPherson Ave., in North Bend. Pastor Matt Fox will be officiating.
Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Coos Bay. Public visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 13, at North Bend Chapel.
Johnnie was born April 5, 1936, in Lynden, N.C., to Archie and Sallie Hair.
He enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1951 at the age of 15 and retired 32 years later as a commander (0-5 paygrade).
He met the love of his life and knew from the first time he set eyes on her that he'd marry her. On June 26, 1960 he married Shirley Eleanor Higgins in Conneticut.
He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars.
He was a member in the Elks and American Legion. He was a leader in the Boy Scouts. He was involved in the Republican Party. He enjoy traveling. His greatest love was for his family.
Johnnie is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Shirley Hair; his son, David Hair (Atkinson) and his wife, Jandra of North Bend; daughters, Michelle Clark and her husband, Mike of Juneau Alaska and Suzanne Roshto and her husband, John of Gilbert, Ariz.; brother, Jimmy Hair and wife, Carmeleta of John Island S.C.; sister, Peggy Riggs of Hubert, N.C.; brother, Thomas Hair and wife, Nancy of Winnabow, N.C.; sister, Shirley Boyle and husband, Richard of Pleasanton, Texas; sister, Mary Mullins and husband, Okey of Boiling Springs Lake, N.C.; sister, Margarett Booth of Polloscksville, N.C.; sister, Mayleene Gonzales and husband, Cleto of Hubert, N.C.; and brother, Stacy Hair of Hubert, N.C.
Johnnie "Papa" also is survived by grandchildren, Frances, Rachel, Zachary, Trevor, Jessica and Kiley; great-grandchildren, Izabella, Damion, Amanda, Shaun, River, Artemis, Talia and Temprence; and many generations of nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to the Portland Oregon Shriners Hospital for Children, 3101 SW Sam Jackson Road., Portland OR 97239 (www.shrinershospitalfor children.org).
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NORTH BEND CHAPEL Cremation & Funeral Service
North Bend, Oregon
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