CHARLES E. “GENE” HAGGERTY

Charles Haggerty

Charles E. “Gene” Haggerty, 87, of rural Smithfield died at 7:59 p.m. July 8, 2020, at his residence.

He was born Feb. 21, 1933, in Cuba, a son of Charles J. and Mary Rita Ford Haggerty. He married Iona Wells on April 2, 1965, in Checkrow. She survives.

Also surviving are four daughters, Tina Payne-Reed of Smithfield, Carol Haggerty and Stacy Haggerty, both of Smithfield, and Sheryl (and Ralph) Kindhart of Plymouth; two brothers, Gary (and Brenda) Haggerty of Texas and Scott (and Pam) Haggerty of Ellisville; two sisters, Marie Ann Corsaw and Sharon Hinkley, both of Florida; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one son, Andrew L. Payne Jr.; two grandchildren; four brothers; and two sisters.

He graduated from Cuba High School class of 1951. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean conflict. He was a farmer and was the owner of Go-Go Trucking where he was an independent truck driver.

A graveside service was held Tuesday at Wiley Cemetery in rural Ellisville with Pastor Kevin Lingenfelter officiating. Military services were conducted by the Cuba American Legion Russell Smith Post 533. Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Cuba was in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the family.

To view his tribute video or to send condolences, visit henrylange.com.

Published in the Astoria South Fulton Argus on 7/15/2020