James “Mike” Michael Haws

James Michael "Mike" Haws

June 30, 1953 – July 7, 2025

James Michael “Mike” Haws, 72, passed away on July

7, 2025, in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Born in Luverne and raised

in Brantley, Alabama, Mike served in the U.S. Army before

continuing his service with the Alabama National Guard,

retiring as a Sergeant (E5) in 2000.

In 2019, Mike and his wife, Melissa, relocated to

Arizona to be closer to family. Known for his dry wit and

distinct sense of humor, Mike enjoyed classic television and

movies, especially Star Trek, Clint Eastwood Westerns, and

. He loved music from the 1960s and 70s—particularly The

Beatles—and always kept a good book nearby, eager to

learn something new. He also loved to go fishing and was a

proud Alabama football fan–Roll Tide!

Mike is survived by his wife, Melissa S. Haws; daughter

Theresa A. Haws (Brandon A. Radford); son Cameron T.

Haws (Joetta L. Haws); and grandchildren Triston R.

McHenry, Jayden S. D’Angelo, and Isabella W. Radford. He

is also survived by his sister, Sharon Johnson; niece Traci L.

Johnson; niece Casey Haws (Eric Stafford), and their

children Malaya, Elijah, and Noah Stafford; and nephews

Derrick & Drew Haws.

A memorial service is planned for Sunday, July 20,

2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the VFW in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

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