Joseph "Bill" William Haskins Obituary (1952 - 2018)

Vietnam Vet, Joseph William "Bill" Haskins age 66 passed away surrounded by family at his home in Dowagiac Michigan from natural causes. Survived in death is his wife Phyllis Haskins, son; Charles Eubanks, daughter; Phyllicia Eubanks, son; William (Billy) Haskins. Daughter; Waynette Eubanks, daughter; Amanda Haskins. Grandchildren, Joseph Zuhl, Mathew Eubanks, Casey Smith, Mark Zuhl, David Eubanks, Destinee Smith, Josh Eubanks, Tyler Bryan, Alex Eubanks, William Haskins, Samantha Haskins, Reily Eubanks, Gemini Curtis. Joseph had 1 great grandchild Emmathyst Jordan, and 1 on the way, Maddox Aisnworth. Joseph's 7 siblings, Marilyn Fancher, Steve Haskins, Brenda Curtis, Thomas Haskins, Roger Haskins, Joey Haskins, Pat Withers. Preceded in death his daughter, Laura Eubanks; sister, Sharon Haskins; brother, Ed Haskins, and his parents Louise and James Haskins. Joseph volunteered his service in the United States Army and was an active combat Veteran in the Vietnam War. Joseph was truly a jack of all trades. He was a chef, therapist, builder, plumber, electrician, mechanic, nurse, comedian. Joseph had way too many talents to name them all. Joseph was a volunteer for Special Olympics for 20 years. He left an impression with everyone he met. Our dad is a hero in our eyes. We hope he's one in your eyes, too. He was a man we looked up too. No man has ever been able to fill his shoes. We couldn't have asked for a better father. We watched our fathers strength to take up responsibilities and his soft side that cared about famiIy made me not only loving and caring, but also strong and independent. When we gave birth to our children he was there, too. To greet our little ones and say "Hello, I love you." Dad, you will be missed very, very much. We love you! Love your daughters, Phyllicia Waynette Amanda