Former chairman of the NRMCA Board of Directors James T. Haney died earlier this month at the age of 85. Mr. Haney was born in Charlotte, NC, on April 24, 1933. He received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from North Carolina State University, a master's degree in civil engineering from Georgia Tech and was a graduate of Harvard Business School. He was the former president and CEO of NRMCA Producer member Concrete Supply Company in Charlotte, NC, and recognized as both an industry and community leader in Charlotte.
Mr. Haney was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Haney and his wife, Ruth Harris Haney. He is survived by his daughter, Melinda Haney Costa; son, Drew Haney; sisters Jackie Haney Harms (Alan), and Betsy Haney Parris (Dick) along with nieces, nephews and many friends. A memorial service was held on Saturday, February 9, at Sardis Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Haney's name may be made to the ASPCA (aspca.org) or Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte (habitatcharlotte.org).
Condolences can be made online through the Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service. Click here to read the full obituary that appeared in The Charlotte Observer.
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