Frederick "Fred" Rivers Haley, 78, of Orangeburg, SC, passed away February 1, 2022.

A graveside service will take place in Cheraw, SC, at Old Saint David’s Cemetery on Saturday, March 5 at 2:00 PM. (Near the 2^nd Street entrance)

Fred was born in Bennettsville, SC, a son of the late Charles Boyd Haley, Sr. and the late Volina Rivers Haley. He grew up in Cheraw and was a graduate of Cheraw High School. Fred was a railroad engineer with CSX. After working with the railroad, he worked as a roofer. He was a veteran in the United States Air Force. Fred was a dedicated Ham radio operator with friends all over the world.

Survivors include his daughter, Stewart Haley of Hamlet, NC; two sons, Jimmy Haley of Rockingham, NC, and Charlie Ruppe of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Eleanor Anderson of Fort Myers Beach, FL and Alice Bunton of Thomasville, NC; two brothers, Rev. David Haley of Leland, NC and Charles Haley of Florence, SC; seven grandchildren; and numerous extended family.

 He was predeceased by his parents and his brother-in-law, Rev. E. S. Anderson.

Kiser Funeral home has been entrusted with local arrangements.

Memorials may be made to: the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.