James Haws

J a m e s Lee Haws, longtime Maud and Pottawatomie County resident, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his residence in Shawnee at the age of 70.

James was born July 9, 1951 in Seminole, Oklahoma to Buddy Lewis Haws and Betty Jean (Walker) Haws. He attended Maud Public Schools and Seminole Junior College. James married Rebecca Kay (Welch) on December 23, 1970 in Maud. They resided in Maud for many years before moving to Shawnee.

James served in the US Army from 1971 – 1973 and received his honorable discharge as an E-4 Specialist. James was the former Mayor and City Councilman at Maud for several years.

Surviving are his wife of over 50 years, Rebecca of the home; sons, Brian Haws of Bowlegs, Jeff Haws of Reno, NV, Elaina Haws of Paden; grandchildren, Destinie and Nathan Ingram of Wynnewood, Garrett and Kendra Haws of Paden, Wyatt Haws of Paden; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Gayla Cotterman of Maud, Sherry Stewart of Maud, Gloria Stalnaker of Maud, Debbie Blackwell of Maud; several nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends.

Preceding James in death are his parents, Buddy and Betty Haws.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Maud with Rev. Carl Whitfield officiating.

An online condolence can be shared at www.okcremation.com

Services are under the direction of OK Cremation & Funeral Home, Oklahoma City.