Haley, James J. "Jim" 86 of Tipp City passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City. Born February 12, 1927 in Portsmouth, OH to the late Russell J. and Frances M. {Will} Haley. He is also preceded in death by one brother; Russell A. Haley. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years; Mary Alice {Niekamp} Haley, children; Ron and his wife Jan Haley, Tipp City, Mike and his wife Maria Haley, Grand Rapids, MI and Phyllis and her husband John Fisher, Cincinnati, OH along with 11 grandchildren; Allison, Laura, Kathryn, James, Paul, Bernadette, John, Thomas, Elizabeth, Michael & Meghan. Jim proudly served his country during WWII in the United States Navy onboard the MOMM 3/C Troop Ship APA 86, USS Geneva. He retired from Addressograph-Multigraph, Data Card Group, Dayton, OH after working 41 years as a service technician and until recently had worked for Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home. Jim was a member of the American Legion Post #586, Commanders Club DAV, VFW, Senior Citizens, Over 50 Club and Tippecanoe Historical Society all in Tipp City, he was also a member of AARP. Jim had a compassionate heart and a giving spirit which was evident in all he did for his family, friends, neighbors, church and those whom he had never met. He gave of his time to the local Needy Basket to provide assistance for those less fortunate. Jim was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, serving on the maintenance committee and was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Tipp City. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and the Miami-Shelby Barber Shoppers. He adored spending time with his wife and family, sharing his wisdom and love. He will be dearly missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 753 S. Hyatt St., Tipp City, Father R. Marc Sherlock, Celebrant assisted by Father Chris Coleman and Father Gene Vonderhaar. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Tipp City. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 24th at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. Contributions may be made in loving memory of Jim to Needy Baskets, 330 S. Fifth St., Tipp City, Ohio 45371.