~ IN MEMORY ~
SO/RC/NWA/DL Capt. Philip Rush Haley III
February 3, 1950 ~ September 13, 2022
Notice of passing….retired Southern Airways/Republic/Northwest
Airlines/Delta Air Lines pilot Captain Philip Rush "Rusty" Haley III,
age 72. Captain Haley began his
commercial flying career 01-22-1973. He
is survived by his wife Carol and by his daughters and their families.
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memories please visit
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For those who may wish to send a personal
note, the family address is listed in whitepages as
9600 COLTHURST CV
GERMANTOWN TN 38139-6822
Thank you,
~ Carol for the
PCN
Obituary : Philip Rush "Rusty" Haley,
III, transitioned to his Heavenly home, surrounded by his beloved wife,
daughters, and some of his dearest friends, on September 13, 2022.
Rusty was born in Baton Rouge, LA, on
February 3, 1950, to Philip Rush Haley, Jr., and Velma Rollins Haley. Rusty's
love of meteorology and aviation began at an early age. Rusty knew that he
wanted to become a pilot when he was in the third grade. By age 16, he had
flown his first solo flight. During his freshman year of college, he became one
of the founding flight instructors of the aerospace studies program at
Louisiana Tech University. By age 22, he was the second youngest pilot ever to
be hired by a commercial airline. Rusty flew for Southern Airways, Republic
Airways, Northwest Airlines, and Delta Airlines. After 42 years of flying,
Rusty retired from Delta Airlines as captain of the 747-400, flight instructor,
and the #1 pilot in seniority. Although he was awarded many accolades
throughout his years as "Captain Haley," one of his proudest
designations was a plaque in the cafeteria of the Delta training facility in
Atlanta that read, "Rusty's Table." He loved aviation and meteorology
until the very end. Just one week before his transition to Heaven, God
graciously allowed Rusty to sit in a cockpit one more time and make his final
weather observation for the FAA.
Despite his illustrious career as a pilot,
Rusty's first and foremost priority was telling people about his relationship
with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He loved people and was passionate
about sharing Jesus with others. He was known to share his faith with friends,
family members, and strangers. He served the Lord faithfully through teaching
Sunday school, supporting missionaries, creating and training a church security
team, and diligently praying for others. While having to be in isolation over
the past 14 months, he could no longer attend church in person, but every
Sunday, he hosted "home church" for his immediate family, complete
with PowerPoint presentations and hymns sung by some of his favorite country
artists.
Everyone who knew Rusty knew that he loved
Jesus and his precious wife of more than 44 years, Carol. Rusty took pride in
telling everyone that he made her coffee every morning "because it's in
the Bible…he brews." He loved telling jokes and had a nickname for
everyone, famously dubbing his mother-in-law as "The Bat." He loved
playing jokes on people and was known for his pranks. Even as he battled
cancer, he made sure to take a few rubber mice and spiders to the hospital so
he could scare his nurses. He never complained about his illness or aggressive
cancer treatments. He always thanked his medical team and was known to build
rapport with them. He immediately became well-known at Baptist East as he wore
bunny ears while distributing Easter candy to the staff.
Rusty is survived on Earth by his wife;
three daughters, Sarah Cannon (Seth), Dr. Rachel Dickens (Jon), and Anna
Carlisle (Nathan); three grandsons, Everett, Freddy, and Sammy Cannon; and
younger brother, Dr. Randy Haley (Ashley) of Leesville, Louisiana, with whom he
spoke on the phone every morning. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews,
brothers in law, cousins, dear friends, and his cat, Miss Scarlett.
Services will be held at Mid America Baptist
Theological Seminary at 2 pm, Saturday, September 17. A graveside service will
be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation
to the ministry of your choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of
Brent Taylor-Paul B. McCarver Funeral Directors.
MEMORIAL EVENTS
SEP 17 Visitation
1:00
p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mid-American Baptist Theological Seminary
2095 Appling Road, CORDOVA, TN
SEP 17 Service 2:00 p.m.
Mid-American Baptist Theological Seminary
2095 Appling Road, CORDOVA, TN
Funeral services provided by:
Brent Taylor and Paul McCarver Funeral
Directors
(901) 707-8115
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