Service Details
Funeral: Friday, December 13, 2019 11:00am
Visitation: Friday, December 13, 2019 10:00am – 11:00am
Location: Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI 53403
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Racine – Jeffrey Wayne Hadley, age 58, made his transition to his Heavenly Father on December 6, 2019. He was born on November 28, 1961 to Rev. Fred P. and Mildred L. (nee: Weathersby) Hadley in Racine, Wisconsin where he remained a lifelong resident.
Jeffrey obtained his GED, a Certificate in Childcare as well as a Certificate in Bricklaying and Masonry all from Gateway Technical College. He was dubbed as “The BBQ King” of J & K’s Rib Crib. His slogan was “just taste it!” Jeffrey had the biggest heart and would always help anyone he could. He was a master at the game of chess.
The Word of God never departed from his heart. He was an avid reader and studied the Word of God diligently. He was a willing vessel that God used to draw his family to Christ.
Jeffrey Wayne Hadley leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife Karen Howze-Hadley and their daughter Mykeshia S. Howze. His legacy continues on with his children Dr. LaDonna E. (Toboisha,Sr.) Pickett, Demetrius L. Holland, Deone’ X. (Carolyn) Holland and their mother Eileen Holland; his children in love Johnny E. and Jermaine K. Jones, and Priscella K. (Greg) White; his “Grands” Leila, London, Legend, Toboisha Jr., Deonee, Jujuan, Riah, Tay, Capricia, Travon, Nasirr, Joniah, Jayden, Jayda, Kalin, Jermaine Jr., Jayla, Justin, Ja’Son, KaLiyah, Kalese, Kamara and Javion, all who lovingly called him “They Pa-Pa”; mother-in-law Carrie L. Howze; brother-in law Jeffrey Dumas; sisters-in-law Tina Howze and April L. Guenther; his cousin, brother and friends Kevin L. (Karen) Hadley and Paul A. (Lisa) Young; his big brother and true friend Timothy L. Farr, as well as many other family members and friends too numerous to mention by name.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his parents Rev. Fred P. and Mildred L. Hadley; grandchildren, Danasia Jackson-Holland and Toni and Tobi Pickett, Kelicia Renee’ White; special aunt Norma Carter; cousins Ronnie and Tony Gray and Ken Hadley; father-in-law Watson E. (Sonny), brother-in-law Tony, sister-in-law Beth Howze.
Jeffrey will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A Celebration of His Life will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 11:00am in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, 4600 County Line Rd., Racine, WI. Visitation will be in the chapel from 10:00am until the time of service.
Lori Everton says
My condolences to the family.
Glenda Poole says
Sorry for your lost 🙏 for you and your family
Ms Dorothy Bizzle an Family says
Sending my deepest condolences to family I’m so sorry to hear passing of Jeff he was beautiful person inside an out he will be truly miss……
Dana Clark says
Karen & children & grandchildren you are all in my prayers.. my deepest condolences to you all.. May God keep you Karen during this time & give you strength.. I’m here for you all..
Gods Blessings.. I love ya’ll
Michelle Williams says
My Condolences to you and the family Karen. Continued prayers and strength at this time.
Love, Priscella K White and grandkids❤️ says
We Love you and you will be missed 🙌🏽❤️😭
Ramona Drane says
My condolences to the Hadley and Howzw families
Charlotte Diggins-knight says
You have our deepest sympathy and condolences From the Diggins/Knight Family
SK n Marilyn Pearson says
Sending our condolences I don’t know how you feeling but I do know is to be absence from the body is to be presence with God I he give you the strength you in your time of need Karen Jeff work is done on this side and his suffering is over got a brand set of lungs love
Logan Tyler Jr says
MAN THIS CRAZY HE KNEW MY WHOLE FAMILY AND HE THE REASON I PLAY CHESS TO THIS DAY. I SEND MY LOVE AND PREYERS TO THE FAMILY
Teresa White says
Dear Karen you have my deepest sympathy.
Marvin/Ora Griffin says
Sorry for your loss 🙏 for you and your family at this time of bereavement
Toby Pickett, Dr. LaDonna Pickett and grandchildren says
This is by far one of the hardest things we have ever had to go through. We know you are at peace and you will forever live in our hearts. Daddy we love you and rest on….your legacy will continue.💜
Ronnie & Teresa McMorris says
We give oue sincere condolences to the entire family.
Peter Nelsen says
My condolences to you Karen and your family. God is with you .
The Osborne and Young family says
We are so sorry for your loss. We send our prayers to you all! Jeff will be missed! I remember him coming in a blizzard to bring me ribs when I was in the hospital. Such a sweet man. Xoxo
Letha Chattman says
Karen and family,
Sending my love and prayers to you!!
Betty, Vivian and Homer Judon says
Karen we are so sorry for your lost.
May God bless you and your family
We love you
The Judon Family
Tamia "Mia" Chapple says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Auntie Karen. No matter where I am or how far I am I will always remember how great of a person you have been to me and Muff. May God bring you peace, strength, and comfort during this difficult chapter.
Love, Mia
Brenda PETTY says
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES CANT BELIEVE YOUR GONE WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO COOKING AGAIN THIS YEAR YOUR TRULY GONNA BE MISSED REST IN PEACE…BRENDA PETTY AND PETTY FAMILY
Lillian Brown says
Karen I send you and the family my deepest and sincerest condolences.
May God provide all the strength and endurance you need to get you through these trying times.
Minister Jordan Mack and family says
God’s peace be with the whole family! Love you all.
I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.
Psalms 116:1-2
The Moore Family says
Our condolences to the family.
Donnie & Jacqueline Jackson says
Sending our prayers and condolences to the family.
Walinda R. says
Karen and
Family you all Are in my prayers. My deepest condolences to you. Love walinda
Sally Cobbler says
Hurt me to my heart 💖 Jeff i will miss you dearly..RIPIH until we meet again ..Prayers goes out to wife Karen and love ones..Always in my heart love😇💖
Anonymous says
Sending our condolences and Praying for comfort.
The Foots Family
Victoria thomas says
Jeffrey was a friend of mine that made an everlasting impression when I first met him. He was very unpredictable and never ceased to amaze.RIP BODINE.
The McLain Family says
The McLain family is sending their condolences to are Brother and our friend better known as “bodean”
Anonymous says
To the Hadley and Howze my love and prayers to you and your family 😓
Gloria McKenzie says
To the Hadley and Howze my love and prayers to you and your family 😓
Latonjia R. says
Condolences to the family he was a very nice person .can dress .an sad to see him go Rip.on the way up .
Sharon Tye and family says
Sending my condolences to the Hadley and Howze family.
Ramona Hadley says
Karen,
Words are inadequate, but just know God will carry you through. Jeff was a good , kind and generous man, as demonstrated by the number of friends and family who feel the void left by his loss. I especially will forever be grateful for how he spent time with my dad after he came back to Racine, and when you and he hosted a Father’s Day in his honor.
I pray for strength, peace and love as you travel through this difficult time. Stay strong in faith and find comfort in the cherished memories.
The Lamberts says
Condolences Karen to you , your family and the entire Hadley family.
Sonja Sutton says
My deepest condolences to the family from the Sutton’s