Obituary for Dennis "Denny" Wayne Haulk
Dennis “Denny” Wayne Haulk, 66, of Rockingham, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst.
He was born November 28, 1956, in Rutherford County, NC, son of the late JV Milliard Haulk and Annie Mae Cox Haulk.
Denny served in the United States Marine Corp. After returning from serving in the military, he went into a twenty-plus year career in law enforcement, serving the town of Ellerbe, Rockingham Police Department, Richmond County Sheriff’s Department and the Union County Sheriff’s Department. He also was a Sergeant with the Union County Detention Center.
He had a love of many sports, especially baseball, football, and UNC basketball. He also enjoyed NASCAR and was a dedicated Dale Earnhardt fan. Denny adored his dog Tally and enjoyed riding his Harley. He was a proud Grandpa who enjoyed his “job” as their personal chauffeur.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, JV Milliard and Annie Mae Cox Haulk; and a sister, Susie Deaver.
He is survived by his daughters, Courtney Haulk Smith (Ryan) of Rockingham and Natalie Rhyne of Ellerbe; brother, Bobby Haulk (Julie) of Waxhaw; sister, Tracey Covington (Gene) of Hamlet; grandchildren, Whittier Smith and Baydin Smith; and nieces & nephews, Kelli Pond (Danny), Morgan Malone (Barney), Jason Williams (Nikki), and Keri Campbell (Dustin).
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 3:00pm at the home of Denny’s daughter and son-in-law, 609 Roberdel Road, Rockingham.
Memorials may be made to: The Humane Society of Richmond County, PO Box 2064, Rockingham, NC 28380.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Haulk family.
Online condolences may be made at www.harringtonfuneralhome.com
He was born November 28, 1956, in Rutherford County, NC, son of the late JV Milliard Haulk and Annie Mae Cox Haulk.
Denny served in the United States Marine Corp. After returning from serving in the military, he went into a twenty-plus year career in law enforcement, serving the town of Ellerbe, Rockingham Police Department, Richmond County Sheriff’s Department and the Union County Sheriff’s Department. He also was a Sergeant with the Union County Detention Center.
He had a love of many sports, especially baseball, football, and UNC basketball. He also enjoyed NASCAR and was a dedicated Dale Earnhardt fan. Denny adored his dog Tally and enjoyed riding his Harley. He was a proud Grandpa who enjoyed his “job” as their personal chauffeur.
Denny was preceded in death by his parents, JV Milliard and Annie Mae Cox Haulk; and a sister, Susie Deaver.
He is survived by his daughters, Courtney Haulk Smith (Ryan) of Rockingham and Natalie Rhyne of Ellerbe; brother, Bobby Haulk (Julie) of Waxhaw; sister, Tracey Covington (Gene) of Hamlet; grandchildren, Whittier Smith and Baydin Smith; and nieces & nephews, Kelli Pond (Danny), Morgan Malone (Barney), Jason Williams (Nikki), and Keri Campbell (Dustin).
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 3:00pm at the home of Denny’s daughter and son-in-law, 609 Roberdel Road, Rockingham.
Memorials may be made to: The Humane Society of Richmond County, PO Box 2064, Rockingham, NC 28380.
Harrington Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Haulk family.
Online condolences may be made at www.harringtonfuneralhome.com