Faynes Haynes, America Hero.
Elmer Fayne Haynes, age 94, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Saturday June 18, 2016. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was the son of the late James Monroe, and Mattie Russell Haynes. Mr. Haynes was also preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Eva Beatrice Crosslin Haynes, brothers, Haywood, Curtis, Buford, Charles T., W. D., and Grady Haynes, and a sister, Martha Haynes Wilkinson Hart.
Mr. Haynes is survived by his sons, Don Haynes, and his wife Eileen, and Melvin Haynes all of Murfreesboro, TN; daughters, Janice Bellamy, and her husband Jim of Murfreesboro, TN, and Anita Stanley, and her husband Randy of Hixson, TN; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Brother David Young officiating. Burial will follow in Hazel Cemetery, Bell Buckle, TN, with military honors.
Mr. Haynes was a lifelong member of North Boulevard Church of Christ, owner of Fayne Haynes Flag and Flagpole Co., former co-owner of Haynes Brothers Candy Co., and Haynes Brothers Lumber Co. Mr. Haynes was a WWII US Army veteran, and served in the 612th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was a brave POW, and received numerous accommodations including the Purple Heart Medal.
Mr. Haynes was a faithful servant of God, and had great pride and love for his family and country.
Memorials in memory of Mr. Haynes, may be made to the charity of your choice .
An online guestbook for the Haynes family is available at www.woodfinchapel.com.