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1934 - 2019 (85 years)| Name | James Harold “Jim” HAYGREEN [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] | |
| Birth | 5 Feb 1934 | Oak Park, Illinois  [5] |
| Gender | Male | |
| HIST | of Manning, South Carolina originally from Centerville, Iowa HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 'It's been a good 61 years' Couple shares secrets of long, loving marriage HAMLET FORT / THE SUMTER ITEM Charlotte and Jim Haygreen enjoy a sunny afternoon on their porch on Brooks Street in Manning on Thursday. The pair is celebrating their 61st Valentine's Day as a married couple today. Posted Saturday, February 14, 2015 6:00 am BY HAMLET FORT HAMLET@THEITEM.COM Jim and Charlotte Haygreen of Manning met in high school, started dating and were married shortly after. Now 81 and 80, they never looked back. Both originally from Centerville, Iowa, they shared their first kiss on the third green of the Centerville Golf Course. Jim reluctantly admits he may have been the "star" of the high school's golf team then, though he says there may be teammates somewhere in the world who would take exception. Charlotte says their first date was probably an excursion to the movie theater. But both Haygreens say it never would have happened if Jim hadn't lucked into an opening to ask her out. "The girl he was dating at the time got sick, so he asked me out," she said, laughing. "That was how it all started." Jim went to Iowa State University, and the couple married in 1954 when he was a sophomore. Charlotte says when Jim went to college and the couple was separated she knew he was the one. "I guess you could say we knew then," agreed Jim, and they exchanged vows in Charlotte's parents' living room in Centerville, when she was 19 and he was 20. It was a "practical" ceremony. "We did not have what you would call a normal Southern wedding," he said. Jim entered into the timber business, and his work brought their family to Manning 40 years ago. They have four daughters and say they're blessed with a bundle of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The couple said leaving home and moving south after their marriage was a good thing because "we had to stand on our own two feet. You learn to cope with things," Charlotte said. She said their independence and lack of concern for material things as their children came into the world kept them close and reaffirmed their love. "I made up my mind that wherever he was, I was going to be happy." They've stayed happy, and they've learned how along the way. "The quote about love meaning you never have to say you're sorry - that's not true," said Charlotte. They've learned there's plenty of room for apologies and that little arguments aren't worth the stress. She quotes one of their preacher's sermons last year in talking about their marriage, saying "The four most important words in a marriage are, 'You, may, be, right. There's always a place for that - admitting you're wrong." "I had to do it a lot more than she did," Jim said, and she laughed. The Haygreens said their common interests have helped keep them together and that communication is extremely important glue in keeping a union strong. "You've got to be willing to talk to each other," Jim said. More than anything, with true love in her voice, Charlotte said, "We enjoy our family immensely. There have been a lot of heartaches, a lot of struggles, particularly in the beginning. But you can look back and see God's goodness through it all. And that's what lasts." They're in reflective mode now. "It's been a good 61 years," they said together. "As you grow older and you face the reality that your years are short," Charlotte said, "then I think you treasure even more the love that you've had." The Haygreens are preparing for their 61st Valentine's Day as a married couple, and with the treasures they've shared together, it will just be another on a long list. JAMES HAROLD HAYGREEN Posted Friday, November 29, 2019 6:00 am MANNING - James Harold "Jim" Haygreen, 85, husband of 65 years to Charlotte Marie Terry Haygreen, died on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Oak Park, Illinois, he was a son of the late Glenn Allen Haygreen and Lucile Paula Nicolet Haygreen. He was a graduate of Iowa State University. He began his career as a forester with the W.M. Ritter Lumber Co. in Tillman, working in land management and timber procurement. When the Ritter Co. was acquired by Georgia Pacific Corp., Jim served in a number of management roles and was ultimately responsible for establishing Georgia Pacific's South Carolina Timber Department Headquarters in Sumter and later in Alcolu. Jim was the recipient of Georgia Pacific's Vice President's Award of Excellence for his leadership and special efforts to spearhead the company's recovery from Hurricane Hugo. He was appointed to the Governor's Council on Timber Salvage and was involved in assessing damage and setting standards for the timber salvage of the state's forests. Jim served 15 years on the South Carolina Forestry Association Board of Directors. In 1993, he was awarded the association's Charles H. Flory Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding public service to forestry in South Carolina. Jim served on the Clarendon School District Two board for a total of 10 years. Jim was a faithful Christian and active member of Manning United Methodist Church. He served eight years on the board of the Methodist Oaks Retirement Community in Orangeburg. More than all of his professional achievements and community service, Jim was best known as a man of faith devoted to his family and his beloved wife of 65 years. In Jim's words, "The hardwood forest is my favorite place to work, seek solitude and admire God's handiwork. I am every day even more aware that all things come from the grace of God." This is the legacy he passed on to his children and to his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of Manning; four daughters, Debbie Rowell (Cecil) of Alcolu, Julia Burke (Tim) of Irmo, Mary Brock (Harvin) of Manning and Barbara Vickery (Ken) of Taylors; 12 grandchildren, Michael Rowell (Kelly), Chad Rowell, Courtney Bryant (Shane), William Burke (Hannah), Jackson Burke, Lee Davis, Jim Davis (Elena), Sam Davis, Bryan Vickery (Briley), Mary Beth Gross (Matt), Chandler Brock and Elizabeth Brock; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Haygreen of Delaware; a nephew, Jim Haygreen (Janice) of Alabama; a niece, Lisa Nelson (John) of Delaware; and three great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John G. Haygreen; and a nephew, Mark Haygreen. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Manning United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kem Thomas and the Rev. Ken Vickery officiating. Burial will follow at Clarendon Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall and other times at the home, 210 N. Brooks St., Manning. A special thank you to the caregivers of Crescent Hospice, and also to Linda Ragins and Sarah King, who so lovingly cared for Jim. Memorials may be made to Manning United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 68, Manning, SC 29102 or to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org [1, 4, 5, 6] | |
| HIST | of Manning, South Carolina originally from Centerville, Iowa HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY 'It's been a good 61 years' Couple shares secrets of long, loving marriage HAMLET FORT / THE SUMTER ITEM Charlotte and Jim Haygreen enjoy a sunny afternoon on their porch on Brooks Street in Manning on Thursday. The pair is celebrating their 61st Valentine's Day as a married couple today. Posted Saturday, February 14, 2015 6:00 am BY HAMLET FORT HAMLET@THEITEM.COM Jim and Charlotte Haygreen of Manning met in high school, started dating and were married shortly after. Now 81 and 80, they never looked back. Both originally from Centerville, Iowa, they shared their first kiss on the third green of the Centerville Golf Course. Jim reluctantly admits he may have been the "star" of the high school's golf team then, though he says there may be teammates somewhere in the world who would take exception. Charlotte says their first date was probably an excursion to the movie theater. But both Haygreens say it never would have happened if Jim hadn't lucked into an opening to ask her out. "The girl he was dating at the time got sick, so he asked me out," she said, laughing. "That was how it all started." Jim went to Iowa State University, and the couple married in 1954 when he was a sophomore. Charlotte says when Jim went to college and the couple was separated she knew he was the one. "I guess you could say we knew then," agreed Jim, and they exchanged vows in Charlotte's parents' living room in Centerville, when she was 19 and he was 20. It was a "practical" ceremony. "We did not have what you would call a normal Southern wedding," he said. Jim entered into the timber business, and his work brought their family to Manning 40 years ago. They have four daughters and say they're blessed with a bundle of 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The couple said leaving home and moving south after their marriage was a good thing because "we had to stand on our own two feet. You learn to cope with things," Charlotte said. She said their independence and lack of concern for material things as their children came into the world kept them close and reaffirmed their love. "I made up my mind that wherever he was, I was going to be happy." They've stayed happy, and they've learned how along the way. "The quote about love meaning you never have to say you're sorry - that's not true," said Charlotte. They've learned there's plenty of room for apologies and that little arguments aren't worth the stress. She quotes one of their preacher's sermons last year in talking about their marriage, saying "The four most important words in a marriage are, 'You, may, be, right. There's always a place for that - admitting you're wrong." "I had to do it a lot more than she did," Jim said, and she laughed. The Haygreens said their common interests have helped keep them together and that communication is extremely important glue in keeping a union strong. "You've got to be willing to talk to each other," Jim said. More than anything, with true love in her voice, Charlotte said, "We enjoy our family immensely. There have been a lot of heartaches, a lot of struggles, particularly in the beginning. But you can look back and see God's goodness through it all. And that's what lasts." They're in reflective mode now. "It's been a good 61 years," they said together. "As you grow older and you face the reality that your years are short," Charlotte said, "then I think you treasure even more the love that you've had." The Haygreens are preparing for their 61st Valentine's Day as a married couple, and with the treasures they've shared together, it will just be another on a long list. JAMES HAROLD HAYGREEN Posted Friday, November 29, 2019 6:00 am MANNING - James Harold "Jim" Haygreen, 85, husband of 65 years to Charlotte Marie Terry Haygreen, died on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on Feb. 5, 1934, in Oak Park, Illinois, he was a son of the late Glenn Allen Haygreen and Lucile Paula Nicolet Haygreen. He was a graduate of Iowa State University. He began his career as a forester with the W.M. Ritter Lumber Co. in Tillman, working in land management and timber procurement. When the Ritter Co. was acquired by Georgia Pacific Corp., Jim served in a number of management roles and was ultimately responsible for establishing Georgia Pacific's South Carolina Timber Department Headquarters in Sumter and later in Alcolu. Jim was the recipient of Georgia Pacific's Vice President's Award of Excellence for his leadership and special efforts to spearhead the company's recovery from Hurricane Hugo. He was appointed to the Governor's Council on Timber Salvage and was involved in assessing damage and setting standards for the timber salvage of the state's forests. Jim served 15 years on the South Carolina Forestry Association Board of Directors. In 1993, he was awarded the association's Charles H. Flory Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding public service to forestry in South Carolina. Jim served on the Clarendon School District Two board for a total of 10 years. Jim was a faithful Christian and active member of Manning United Methodist Church. He served eight years on the board of the Methodist Oaks Retirement Community in Orangeburg. More than all of his professional achievements and community service, Jim was best known as a man of faith devoted to his family and his beloved wife of 65 years. In Jim's words, "The hardwood forest is my favorite place to work, seek solitude and admire God's handiwork. I am every day even more aware that all things come from the grace of God." This is the legacy he passed on to his children and to his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of Manning; four daughters, Debbie Rowell (Cecil) of Alcolu, Julia Burke (Tim) of Irmo, Mary Brock (Harvin) of Manning and Barbara Vickery (Ken) of Taylors; 12 grandchildren, Michael Rowell (Kelly), Chad Rowell, Courtney Bryant (Shane), William Burke (Hannah), Jackson Burke, Lee Davis, Jim Davis (Elena), Sam Davis, Bryan Vickery (Briley), Mary Beth Gross (Matt), Chandler Brock and Elizabeth Brock; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Haygreen of Delaware; a nephew, Jim Haygreen (Janice) of Alabama; a niece, Lisa Nelson (John) of Delaware; and three great-nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John G. Haygreen; and a nephew, Mark Haygreen. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Manning United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kem Thomas and the Rev. Ken Vickery officiating. Burial will follow at Clarendon Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church fellowship hall and other times at the home, 210 N. Brooks St., Manning. A special thank you to the caregivers of Crescent Hospice, and also to Linda Ragins and Sarah King, who so lovingly cared for Jim. Memorials may be made to Manning United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 68, Manning, SC 29102 or to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org | |
| _UID | 44AFC1601B634448BD92EABA553BF2D16462 | |
| _UID | 44AFC1601B634448BD92EABA553BF2D16462 | |
| Death | 26 Nov 2019 | at his home, (Manning, Clarendon County, South Carolina) |
| Burial | 29 Nov 2019 | Clarendon Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Manning, Clarendon County, South Carolina [6] |
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| Person ID | I274538 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 1 Dec 2019 | |
| Father | Glenn Allen HAYGREEN d. Bef 26 Nov 2019 | |
| Mother | Lucile Paula NICOLET d. Bef 26 Nov 2019 | |
| _UID | E9C771B102B8425E854BC9292EE3C66B3056 | |
| _UID | E9C771B102B8425E854BC9292EE3C66B3056 | |
| Family ID | F215649 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Family ID | F184771 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||||
| Last Modified | 1 Dec 2019 | |||||||||
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