Jack L.

Haney

Jack L. Haney, 86, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on October 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator, and man of unwavering Christian faith, Jack lived a life marked by integrity, service, and a deep commitment to those he loved.

Jack was born on December 31, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in Clinton, Ohio. He attended Kent State University, where he earned a degree in accounting, and later obtained his Master of Business Administration and post-graduate doctorate (ABD). His distinguished professional career included leadership roles in banking and finance, as well as a lifelong commitment to higher education.

Jack served as a professor at both Oral Roberts University and Northeastern State University, where he shared his knowledge, experience, and wisdom with countless students. He later served as Vice President for Administration at Northeastern State University, a position he held until his retirement. Throughout his career, Jack was respected for his leadership, sound judgment, strong work ethic, and unwavering integrity.

An exceptional athlete and avid golfer, Jack maintained a lifelong passion for sports. He enjoyed playing many rounds of golf and attending countless sporting events over the years with friends and family.

Above all, Jack was a man of deep Christian faith. His relationship with Jesus Christ was the foundation of his life and guided the way he treated others. He was actively involved in his church for many years, faithfully teaching Sunday school and leading men's Bible study and fellowship groups. Jack believed that faith was not simply something to profess, but something to live. His humility, kindness, integrity, and genuine concern for others reflected his commitment to serving the Lord.

While Jack enjoyed a successful and distinguished career, his greatest joy and proudest accomplishment was his family. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of nearly 65 years, Georganne Haney, and a loving father to their two daughters, Kirsten and Karen. To his six grandchildren, he was affectionately known as "Papa Jack," a title he cherished. He delighted in their lives, celebrated their accomplishments, and treasured the time they spent together. The arrival of his two great-grandchildren brought him even greater joy.

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Georganne Haney; his daughters, Kirsten Lee Haney LaCourse and her husband, Joel A. LaCourse, and Karen Lee Haney Grabill and her husband, Brian Grabill; his six grandchildren, Benjamin LaCourse (Kelsey), Alyssa LaCourse, Tyler LaCourse (Ashlyn), Zachary Grabill, Joseph Grabill, and Nathan Jack Grabill; and his two great-grandchildren, Nell LaCourse and Wells LaCourse.

Jack's legacy is not measured merely by the positions he held or the accomplishments he achieved, but by the lives he touched, the family he loved, the example he set, and the faith he lived. He was a man of principle, a source of wisdom and encouragement, and a steady presence in the lives of those who knew him.

Though he will be deeply missed, his family finds comfort in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ and the assurance that Jack is now at peace in the presence of his Lord and Savior.

"Well done, good and faithful servant ... Enter into the joy of your Lord." - Matthew 25:23 (NKJV)

Memorial Service

A memorial service honoring and celebrating the life of Jack Lloyd Haney will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Southwood Colonial Chapel. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather as we remember Jack's remarkable life, celebrate his enduring legacy, and give thanks for the many blessings he brought to those who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Moffatt Cancer Center, Tampa, Fl. and Oklahoma Cancer Specialist and Research Center Institute

Oklahoma Cancer Specialist and Research Center Institute, Tulsa OK.