Mr. Carroll Jarmon McHaney Sr.

It is often said that providence places us were we are needed at any given time. On December 12, 1915, a small male child was born into home of Jarmon and Ada Croom McHaney in a rural area of, Henderson, Tennessee in, Chester County. Carroll Jarmon McHaney is his name. He is third of nine children older siblings Robert and Jennie. His younger siblings Croom, Gladys, Paul, Bertha, Julius and Howard all shared the nurturing and instruction from parents who strived to provide all the needs for the large family. Few families had many creature comforts during those times and many may have been considered poor by today's standards. However; Carroll and his siblings reports never going hungry and never really wanting for much. Their father Jarmon farmed and did concrete work and mother Ada taught school. They all did chores and help out about the house, it was the family's way. During his childhood his grandfather "Papa Bob" was a major force in his life. He, along with his father, taught him hard work whether it was farming, masonry, carpentry, or concrete work the "McHaney Boys" could do it. Adversity found the family early with the death of his mother while Carroll was in his young teens. Her death had a major impart on the young family. But everyone did want was necessary. With the love, protection, and guidance of big sister Jennie, Aunt Bertha Croom -Davy, and Grandma Parthenia Croom the family stayed together, flourished. The love of God and the church was instilled at an early age. This influence brought about obedience to the gospel at age 13 for Carroll and has remained strong throughout his life. His father was so confident in his teachings that he allowed Carroll to accompany him on his work trips to News Orleans where he would not only assist in supporting the family but would hone the skills that makes him the craftsman he is today. And eventually, along with his brothers, he would build their father's home using those very skills. Carroll continued to follow his father's example and has forged an impressive career doing concrete projects through the Southeast. Some say Carroll was 4F due to flat feet. Although he was not a part of the Armed Forces, he worked on many projects that directly benefited our troops. He worked for a company called Zigler from '39 to '55. This company had the charge to build separate airstrips for African American pilots from a little known place called, Tuskegee, AL. From Tulahoma to Texas he helped with the building of those strips. Carroll served as a foreman for Boyer & Johnson for several years and eventually started his own company in the early sixties. As a young man's fancy will, Carroll's attention turned to love when he met the young, beautiful Easter Hogan from, Pulaski, TN. After a courtship of about two years they decided to marry. Unfortunately, mother Hogan was not so sure about this young "roadman" as she was known to call him. So the young folks eloped in '48 and set up housekeeping in Carroll's fathers home later moving to their present location. Carroll and Easter set about building a family. They have four children Carroll Jr, Ada B, Danese and as Easter is fond of saying Randy, her oops baby. Carroll eventually won over mother Hogan and made sure they visited her regularly. They had the normal struggles, but found a foundation in the Lord that allowed them to overcome them all. They worshiped from house to house with his grandparents the Crooms and the Brashiers and eventually met Marshall Keeble The adjustments to marriage are not easy, Easter is known say, but you can do. She likes to say "With, 'Cal', you can't make sandwiches. You have to boil a pot!" She has never ceased to love and support him in his many endeavors and provided the hospitality that made all welcome. Settling down to life meant going where there was work to support the family and the family coming along to support the worker. The family lived in Statesville, Morganton, and Salisbury, North Carolina, parts of West Virginia, and several parts of middle Tennessee always returning to Henderson. Everywhere the family lived they would seek out the Church. If none existed they worshiped at home always inviting others until a congregation emerged. On many occasions their efforts were not appreciated and the family was threatened. There is a favorite story brother Carroll tells of a tent meeting interrupted by unwelcomed guess and he the minister having to wade across the Tennessee River to escape harm. All kidding aside, Brother Carroll has been instrumental in training many young men. He and T.H. Busby would transport young men from congregation to congregation leading to the development of preaches of the caliber of James Thompson and others. The McHaneys have always supported their home town community and local church. Sister McHaney worked for over twenty years at The Medical Building where she was love and respected by many. Brother McHaney has contributed untold improvements to the streets and highways with his craft. He served for 12 years on Freed-Hardeman University Advisory Board and has been honor by the NAACP. They both served for many years on the local Election Commission. Service to their local congregation is equally notable. Brother and Sister McHaney can be said to serve with their purse strings as well as their heart strings. Sister McHaney got behind every project proposed by the congregation and still gives advice to young wives and mothers. Brother McHaney has led this congregation for many years with all the headaches that involves. He Inspires all how witness his commitment and service. He was officially ordained as an elder of North Henderson Church and is still the go to guy for minister's names and advice on all levels. "His eye has not dimmed" even with his fall from a scaffold at 93 while roofing his house. After a short illness at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, on November 30, 2013, at 11:00 A.M., God called one of his hard fighting soldier home for a well deserved rest.Bro. Carroll will be truly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife: Easter Hogan McHaney. His children: Carroll (Lashell) Jr., Ada B (Cleveland) Donese and Randy. His Grandchildren: Carroll III, Chris, Steven, Madison, Nicole, Nicolas (Sheleia). Great-grandchildren: Mya, Chase, Owen. Two special sons: Charles Howard and Barry Johnson. Two siblings: Juluis McHaney and Howard McHaney. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mr. Carroll Jarmon McHaney Sr.

December 12, 1915 - November 30, 2013