Robert H. "Bobby" Haley Jr.

October 1, 1950 - May 29, 2021

Services for Robert Howard “Bobby” Haley Jr., 70, of Longview, will be Thursday, June 3, 2pm at Rader Funeral Home, with Rev. Ricky Ricks officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Park Cemetery in Longview. Mr. Haley passed away on May 29, 2021, in Longview. He was born Oct. 1, 1950, in Lubbock, TX, raised in Lubbock, and moved to Longview after graduation from Texas Tech University in 1972. Bobby will be remembered fondly as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, coach, and friend. He was married for 49 years to his dedicated wife, Judy. He worked with his father in their family business and was a highly involved parent to both of his children. He enjoyed baseball, including playing, coaching, and suffering each season as the Texas Rangers consistently broke his heart. His children will remember him for his love, educational lessons, and participation in their youth activities. Mr. Haley is survived by his wife, Judy Maxey Haley. Son Jeff Haley and wife Julie of Southlake. Daughter Allison Haley of Carrollton. Brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Dee and Kitty Maxey of Dallas. He was incredibly proud of his two granddaughters Olivia Grace and Elizabeth Ann Haley of Southlake. Mr. Haley was preceded in death by his father, Robert Howard Haley Sr., his mother, Cleta Grace Haley, and sister Debbie K. Wallace. Pallbearers will be Dee Maxey, Chris Barlow, Ron Smith, Blake Gillentine, Brannon Tucker, and Adam Johnston. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Gladden, Dwayne Mauldin, and Leon Lewis. The family will receive friends for visitation Thursday, June 3, 1pm – 2pm at Rader Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Road, Longview, TX 75601. The family would like to extend love and gratitude to the infinitely caring staff of Heart to Heart Hospice, especially Aleshia Fatheree, and Right as Home Assistance, particularly Alesha Townsend and Miranda Townsend, who all helped care for Bobby in his final days. Our thanks also go out to many other family friends.