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Willard Haynes Obituary
Born in Newport News to the late Willard King Haynes Sr., and Louise Anderson Haynes.
Willard Jr. attended Huntington High School, and served with the United States Army. Having lived in New York City and in Denver, Colo., Willard returned to Newport News and made his final residence in Williamsburg.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Malcolm, Samuel and David.
He is survived by two daughters, Willa Renee, of Englewood, N.J., and Dora Patricia, of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Brian and Marlo, of New York; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, James (Barbara), of Hampton, Jeremiah and Isaiah of Newport News, and Michael of Atlanta, Ga.; five sisters, Florence (Solomon) Haltiwanger of Newport News, Va., Audrey of Wiesbaden, Germany, Amy and MaryLouise of Upper Marlboro, Md., Miriam (William) of Baltimore, Md.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Viewing will held from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at noon Friday, Sept. 5, at the chapel of the M.E. Fisher Funeral Home.
Services of Celebration and Remembrance are entrusted to the M.E. Fisher Funeral Home, 2117 Madison Ave. Newport News, VA View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Dorlyne Washington
September 6, 2008
To The Haynes Family, my prayers are with you during this time of sorrow, I did not know Mr. Willard, but knowing the other members of the family is just like knowing him. I pray that the family is strong. I am the youngest one of the Washington Children. Stay your strength in the Lord.
Abby Adams
September 4, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I met Mr. Haynes at Madison--he was so kind, gracious, and funny--truly a ray of sunshine, even when he wasn't feeling his best. He always had an amazing smile and knew just the right thing to say to make me laugh. He will be greatly missed.
Rena Balmer, CMA at P.C.I.
September 4, 2008
I will always remember my "Duke" laughing and sharing stories with me when he was in the office. I will truley miss his smile!
ANNIE BATTS
September 4, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Abram & Ernestine Taylor
September 4, 2008
Dear Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy.
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