John Lennox Haney, 78

John Lennox Haney, 78, of Taylors, SC, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 with his loving wife by his side. 

John was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Through his life he was known for his kindness, generosity and his love for family and friends.

He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War and was airborne tracking Russian submarines and left with an honorable discharge, then two years in the reserves. He worked many years as an electrical engineer, then management positions in Charlotte until his retirement in 2020. He was a son of the late Carlile and Ruby Walls Haney, and was also preceded in death his older brother Larry Haney, and his younger brother, Dennis Haney. 

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Vivian Lavender Haney; their son, Brad Haney (Summer); his granddaughters, Adelyn and Madison of Greenville, SC; his brother, Thurman Breedlove (Freddie) of Bryson City; his sister-in-law, Katherine Lavender of Chapin, SC; a brother-in-law, Johnny Lavender (Beverly) of Ellenboro; and many nieces and nephews. 

A Graveside Service will be conducted at 3:30 pm Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. Ad Hopper will officiate. Military Rites will be accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. 

The Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until 2:45 pm Tuesday at Washburn & Dorsey Funeral Home. 

The family wishes to thank Spartanburg Hospice for their compassionate care and support during John's final days.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John's name to Corinth Baptist Church, 767 Pinehurst Road, Ellenboro, NC 28040.