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Verne Haynes Obituary

DECATUR - Verne Floyd Haynes, 80, lifelong resident of the Decatur area, passed on Monday, May 9, 2011, at 6:21pm, at his daughter's home in Phoenix, AZ. Mr. Haynes was born June 10, 1930, in Decatur, a son of Glenn Andrew and Martha Virginia Weaver Haynes. Mr. Haynes married Lura Emily Wiley of Cowden, IL on June 5, 1950. Their marriage produced four children: James Derek (deceased); Rita Verlene Blocksom of Phoenix, AZ; Robin Dale of Jacksonville, IL; and Jon Ashley of Clinton, IN. His second marriage was to Yvonne Kay Crafton on December 24, 1972, who passed on May 28, 2007. She had two daughters from a previous marriage, Lisa Lynn Crafton Pugsley and Lori Leah Crafton Dunn. He is survived by two brothers, James Lee of Brandon, MO, and Richard Dean of Sunshine, FL, and two sisters, Shirley Ann Cox of Decatur, IL, and Audrey Jean Benner of Westlake Village, CA. He is survived by six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was a quality engineer for General Electric, Borg Warner and Zexel. Mr. Haynes loved playing country music, his horses and motorcycle racing. Private graveside services were held at North Fork Cemetery on May 17, 2011. Memorials may be made in his honor to Banner Alzheimer's Institute, 901 East Willetta, Phoenix, AZ 85006. Condolences may be sent to [email protected]. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements. Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel "A Life Celebration Home" Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/
Published by Decatur Herald & Review on May 22, 2011.

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Butch Haynes

May 25, 2011

It is not easy for me to say, Don't be sad at the loss of your Dad. He had a very long and fruitful life. He had each of you to love and he love'd you so much. Think of the good times and know he is not far away. Sorry I missed the services ..I didn't find out till today that he had passed

May 25, 2011

RITA, ROBIN, AND JON,
IM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR DAD.
I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BY YOU GREATLY.
MAY GOD BLESS!

MOM

John Snow

May 25, 2011

I spent many a late night around Verne's kitchen table listening to him tell stories about the Sangamon Valley boys, back when Verne was a steel player. What a tremendous gentleman he was! Verne was always good to me and I treasure his trademark grin as he and Miss Kay would dance past the band. Now, he and Kay can dance together and never get tired! We are praying for the Haynes family during this time. Love you all. John Snow, Nashville TN

dean bright

May 22, 2011

My condolence goes to Lisa and Lori Haynes two of the three girls that he love most in the world. We all know he is with the third.
God Bless,
Dean Bright

Dean Bright

May 22, 2011

My condolences go to Lisa and Lori Haynes two of the three girls that he loved most in this world. We all know that he is with the third.
God Bless,
Dean Bright

DEANO BRIGHT

May 22, 2011

My condolence goes to Lisa and Lori Haynes two of the three girls that he love most in the world. We all know he is with the third.
God Bless,
Dean Bright

deano bright

May 22, 2011

My condolence goes to Lisa and Lori Haynes two of the three girls that he love most in the world. We all know he is with the third.
God Bless,
Dean Bright

Pam (Ater) Gebhart

May 22, 2011

Lisa & Lori,
I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
My thoughts & prayers are with you both and your family.

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