Douglas Allen Haire, 47, Crestwood, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. A native of Oldham County, he graduated from Oneida Baptist Institute in Oneida, KY. He immediately went to work at Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant, a career that would span 26 years as an automotive repairman. Doug took great pride in his work at Ford, recognizing that the quality of his work saved lives.
Doug was also a certified comic book grader, and graded comic books professionally for Zone Comics and Toys in St. Matthews. He had a tremendous collection of comic books and movies. He was an avid fan of Star Wars and was an expert in mythology. He enjoyed watching wrestling in his spare time. Additionally, he was the lead singer for the heavy metal/alternative rock band, "Sucker Punch", for several years.
Survivors include his parents, Mildred "Millie" Williams (Pat) of Simpsonville and Allen Franklin Haire, Jr. (Kathy) of Crestwood; his daughter, Carys Marie Haire of Simpsonville; two brothers, Michael John Haire (Kacie) of Campbellsburg and Jay "J.J." Wozencraft (Katie) of Morganfield; his sister, Amber Harbour (Michael) of Las Vegas, NV; his grandmother, Nancy Williams of Simpsonville; several loving nieces and nephews and a host of friends, Ford co-workers and fellow comic-book lovers.
A memorial service will be held at 8 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Webb Funeral Home with a gathering of family and friends after 3 p.m. Rev. Bill Taylor will officiate. The cremated remains will be privately interred later in accordance with his wishes.
Webb Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements
