Obituary of Mike Haynes

Mike Haynes, age 73 of Gallatin, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018.  Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, May 5^th at 4:00 p.m. from the chapel of Alexander Family Heritage Funeral Home (100 Albert Gallatin Avenue), with Bro. Stephen Russell and Bro. Darrell Duncan officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday, May 5^th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Mr. Haynes was born April 29, 1944 in Gallatin to the late Felix Haynes, Sr. and Eunice Simpson Haynes.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers, Ben Haynes, Sr., and Felix Haynes, Jr.; and sister, Libby Summerlin.  He is survived by wife of 49 years, Janice Dowell Haynes of Gallatin; daughters, Cindy Wasden (Quinn) of Gallatin, Christy York (Matt Brooks) of Gallatin, and Trina Curd (Bill) of Bethpage; and 5 grandchildren, Samantha Curd, Clay Wasden, Emma Wasden, Wyatt Curd, and Ryker York.  He was a father figure to many, including several nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.  Mike served our country in the United States Navy for 6 years during the Vietnam War.  He retired from Bell South after 34 years of service.  Mike was a faithful member of Old Union Church of Christ.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Old Union Church of Christ, Youth Fund, 2505 Hartsville Pike, Castalian Springs, TN  37031.  Online condolences may be submitted at alexanderheritagefh.com.  Alexander Family Heritage Funeral Home has been honored with arrangements.