Taylor F. Haight Jr.

October 31, 1943 - January 3, 2018

Taylor F. “Spanky” Haight Jr., 74, of Dewittville, NY, passed away on Wednesday, January, 3, 2018 unexpectedly at his home. A life-long area resident, he was born on October 31, 1943 in Jamestown, N.Y., the son of the late Taylor F. Haight Sr. and Phyllis Richard (Glenn) Phillips. Spanky was a graduate of Bemus Point High School class of 1962. He was an over the road truck driver for majority of his career. He never retired and worked with his son at H&H Medical Transport until his death. He was an active member of the Ellery VFW Post #557 and a past member of the War Veterans Recreation. Spanky was a devoted son, husband, father and grandfather. He was a kind, generous man who went out of his way to help others. He was most content when he was working and keeping busy. He spent many mornings with his coffee clutch at the Village Restaurant. He liked to spend his days in his lawn. Spanky had a passion for hunting and enjoyed the sport every year with his best friend, his son, Brett. His family was his true source of happiness. Spanky is survived by the love is his life of fifty- two years, his wife, Kathleen Murray Haight whom he married on October 1, 1965 in Jamestown, N.Y., his son, Brett Haight of Dewittville, N.Y.; his daughter, Tamara (Paul) Gobbi and their children, Brandon and Brooke Gobbi all of Nesconset, N.Y., a brother, Darryl (Terry) Braley of Jamestown, N.Y, three brother- in- laws, two sister-in- laws and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ellery VFW Post #557, 4498 Dutch Hollow Road, Bemus Point, NY 14712 or to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 5041 Corporate Woods Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Family and friends may call at Powers, Present & Sixbey Funeral Home, 316 East Fifth Street, Jamestown, N.Y. on Saturday (January 6th) at noon. Deacon Daniel J. Tyler will officiate. To light a candle or to send condolences to Spanky’s family please visit www.presentsixbeyfuneral.com.