Roper Funeral Home and Crematory
206 Holly Street
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-7500
www.roperfuneralhome.com
Michael (Mike) William Haswell, age 82, passed away on August 28, 2023 at Northside Hospital Gwinnett after a short illness. He was watching his beloved Atlanta Braves and talking about his family in his final hours.
He was born December 18, 1940 to Frank Perdon Haswell and Mildred Lavonch (Marchante) Haswell in Akron, Ohio and attended high school in Chattanooga, TN. Mike earned his degree at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, in Industrial Engineering, was active in the ROTC program and a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Post college Mike entered military service as a Lieutenant in the Ordinance Corps and served in the Army in Korea.
Mike enjoyed a successful business career with the Trane Company before turning his sights on the real estate development market in Atlanta and later in Jasper, GA. He was a devoted member, elder, and deacon of Trinity Church in Jasper where one of his most cherished positions was serving on the stewardship committee.
Known as Mi Mike by his grandchildren, he was a loyal fan of all Atlanta sports teams. Mike enjoyed spending time with his family and imparting old-fashioned wisdom. He will be remembered for his jocular disposition and willingness to offer advice to anyone that would listen. He will never be forgotten and missed by all that knew him.
He is survived by His children, Michael (Tonya) Haswell Jr, Kristina (Jack) Sensing, and Kip (Terri) Haswell. Mike is the Grandfather of Sam (Danielle) Sensing, Katie Sensing, Tyler Haswell, Thomas (Hailey) Haswell, Michaela (Gavin) Sylvester, Truett (Abby) Haswell, Christopher Haswell, Noah Sensing, two Great Grandsons Charlie and Cooper, and another expected Great Grandson in October. He also survived by, His sister Patricia Conklin, the mother of his children, Bertie Haswell, and his dearest friend Susan Carter Lee.
Visitation will be September 8, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Church in Marble Hill followed by the funeral service at noon. (2685 Steve Tate Highway /Marble Hill, GA 30148) Internment will follow for family members.
Mike had a love for his cats so the family requests, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Pickens Animal Rescue Ranch and Adoption Center-
Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.