May 22, 1957 – August 16, 2022
Michael Wayne Hadley, 65, passed away peacefully at his home in Logansport, Ind., on Tuesday morning, August 16, 2022. Born May 22, 1957, in Noblesville, he was the son of the late Charles Darrel and Mary Anna (Cline) Hadley.
He was a 1977 graduate of Sheridan High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy, Michael was able to continue his military support as a master aviation painting and preparation contractor with Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Okla., retiring after 20 years of service.
During his years in Oklahoma, he was a member of the Cedar Ridge Wesleyan Church in Enid. Michael was an active member within the congregation and served as the maintenance director for the church.
There wasn’t much that Michael couldn’t do with his hands. He loved puttering around in his garden and always seemed to have at least one project going on in the shop. He also had an interest in astronomy and a deep love and appreciation for military history.
During his free time, he enjoyed going out for a ride on his bicycle. He loved the history and traditions surrounding the Indy 500 and was an avid Colts fan. He also enjoyed heading out on camping trips with his family whenever he got the chance.
Michael is survived by his son, Stewart Michael Hadley (Ashley) of Peru, Ind.; daughter, Stephanie Nicole Hadley of Westfield; two brothers, Jean Allan Hadley (Shirley) of Pittsboro and Richard D. Hadley of Bloomington; three sisters, Diana Fitzpatrick of Naples, Fla., Teresa Perry (Dan) of Brownsburg, and Deborah Estrada (Kevin) of Goodyear, Ariz.; former wife, Teresa Kay Hadley; and by his three rescued kittens who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Darrel and Mary Anna (Cline) Hadley; three brothers, Charles Hadley, Jr. of Lady Lake, Fla., Steve Hadley of Avon, Jim Hadley of Boxley; sister, Janice Carol Folds of Tampa, Fla.; and by his three precious grandbabies, Isaac (passing in February of 2016), and twins, Faith and Angelic (passing in January of 2022), who were waiting at the gates of Heaven to welcome their papaw home.
Services with Military Honors will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan, with Visitation from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Boxley Cemetery in Boxley, Ind.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Humane Society for Hamilton County.
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