John David Haigler

Mr. John David Haigler, lovingly known as John , Jack and JD passed away peacefully on Monday night , November 27, 2023 in Covenant Care in The Sacred Heart Medical Center after a long battle with Brain Cancer. For seven months John was a witness to us all as he continued to fight his cancer with a positive, kind and uplifting attitude.He was able to remain at home in his beloved Ceilo residence in Lillian AL until Thanksgiving day when he was rushed to Sacred Heart Medical Center with new cancer complications. John was then placed in Covenat Care until the Lord ended his suffering and took him home to Heaven. He had just turned 83 years old two weeks before he passed away. On his birthday he was able to enjoy a wonderful party and fun visit with his family that will always be remembered and cherished. John was born on November 14, 1940 to John Harold and Orrie Lou Haigler in Shreveport , Louisiana. He also lived for many years in Greensboro , North Carolina and then finished out his retirement on the gulf coast in Lillian, Alabama. John was proud to serve his country in the United States Air Force for four years during the Vietnam War. Following his military service John enjoyed a rewarding career with AT&T in both Louisiana and North Carolina . He retired from AT&T and continued to work in a new career with The North Carolina Department of Transportation . After his retirement from the NCDOT John enjoyed entrepreneurship with a lucrative Deck business that he enjoyed for many years. John David was active in his local church wherever his location. He Loved ALL people and strived to be busy in mission work and bible study. He went all over the globe on numerous mission trips and enjoyed traveling with his family and friends. John was easy going, happy and kind . He was a humble and unassuming man. He always gave others the benefit of the doubt and loved to pray for others. He wanted to laugh and be happy and have fun. His eyes and smile were always bright . He loved to share stories with his family and friends . He was a good listener and a wise man. He was always content with what he had and did not complain. John was always in the mood for a sweet dessert and ate dark chocolate by the pound! John also enjoyed cars and any kind of racing . His garage was his pride and joy. He loved to work on any engine and tinkering all day on his classic cars was his passion. He was a talented mechanic as well. He was involved in many car shows and swap meets. He loved to collect car memorabilia and read every car magazine. Toward the end of his retirement John also loved to work in his large yard. He was an avid bird enthusiast and had fun with his many bird feeders and feathered friends. His last and treasured accomplishment was to become a member of the Lillian Masons Lodge 925 . He was active in the Lodge until the end and loved his mason brothers. His passing will leave a hole in the heart of his loved ones, family, friends and community. Anyone who spent time with John was blessed . He is survived by his loving wife Creslyn Smerznak Haigler, his son John Micheal Haigler and his wife Theresa Haigler. His son Justin E Haigler and his wife Angie Haigler. He was also a beloved “Grandpops” to his five grandchildren : Lauren Clawson and her husband Carter Clawson , Ashley Grubbs and her husband Jacob Grubbs, Hannah Haigler, Ian Haigler and Emma Haigler. He was also a Precious “Pop Pop” to his extended children and grandchildren: Austin and Emma G Barnes and Dwight and Emma K HIlton with their children Nathan Daniel and Cassidy Marie Hilton and he was a special friend to Father in Law , John Robert Smerznak. He also leaves behind his dear sister Jill Holtzclaw and beloved nephew Jeff David Bailey both of Louisiana. He will leave behind many friends , his treasured church community and lodge brothers. John was preceded in death by his mother and father . As well as his twin brother Joseph Haigler. This Celebration of John David Haigler’s life will be held at 10:00am , Friday December 1st ,2023 ,at the ALABAMA STATE VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY in Spanish Fort , Alabama In Lieu of flowers please donate in Memory of John to the Disabled American Veterans. https:\\www.dav.org. Search ways to give.

John David Haigler

November 27, 2023

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