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Darwin Haines Obituary

Maj. Darwin LaVerne Haines COLUMBIA - Darwin LaVerne Haines, 82, Maj, US Army Retired, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial with full military honors will follow at Fort Jackson National Cemetery. Born in Dixon, Nebraska, he was a son of the late LeRoy Albert Haines and Mildred Iva Stanley Haines. Darwin grew up in Iowa and Minnesota. Major Haines proudly served his country for 20 years in the US Army and was a combat veteran of the Vietnam War, where he received two bronze stars. He was devoted to his family and well loved by all. He graduated from the University of South Carolina and attended the First Baptist Church of Conway. Darwin was dedicated to serving his fellowman with his wisdom, caring and strength in their times of need with his wife, Gerry, and then quietly helping so many others. He was a friend of Bill W. for over 36 years and served as a SC State Delegate. He was a gifted cross stitch artist lovingly decorating the homes of his children and grandchildren with wedding samplers, birth announcements and Christmas stockings. He delighted all with continuing his mother's tradition of homemade ginger snaps. He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine "Gerry" Haines; sons, Rodger Haines and his wife Tammy of Loachapoka, Rodney and his wife Diane of LaGrange, GA, Stan Haines and his wife Carol of Columbia, SC, Scott Haines and his wife Tara of Conway, SC; grandchildren, Stacie (Evan), Mason, Liz (Kevin), Vivian, Tommy, Stanley (Lisa), Jonathan (Elizabeth), Katherine (Brad), Collin (Chelsea) and siblings, Mary Scribner, Beverly Hagen (Alroy), Steve (Carol), and Michael (Sue) and six great grandchildren, Jada, Emma, Landon, Nolan, Ellie, Tatum as well as a sister in law, Donna Haines, and large family of loving nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister in law Billy Haines (JoAnn) and Richard (Dick) Haines. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Please sign the online guest book at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

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Published by The State on Jan. 21, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Darwin Haines

26 Entries

January 30, 2016

Sorry for your loss of a wonderful man. I served with him in Bad Aibling and visited you both when in Charleston for medical test. I know you feel a great loss. My prayer are with you.
Fred Coward BA 60-62

Glenda Johnson

January 24, 2016

Gerry and family,

I enjoyed working at Social Security with Darwin for many years. He was such a caring person to everyone. He will be truly missed! Our prayers and thoughts are with you all!

January 22, 2016

our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Darwin and I was special friends in our class rooms and the military. we both had special memories and friends both periods of our lives. he'll be missed but not forgotten. god rest his sole. walt hiller

Todd Freestone

January 22, 2016

So sorry to hear of Uncle Darwin's passing. His obituary was beautifully-written--what a great guy! Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire extended Haines Family during this difficult time. Warm hugs from Todd, Matthew & Julia Freestone in Madison, Alabama.

Jeff McMillan

January 22, 2016

Gerry
I will always be grateful for the help and counseling from you and Darwin. Darwin has been a mentor and brother to me and he will be missed. No one else can be my first sponsor. God bless both of you.

Joe Haines

January 22, 2016

My beloved Family, I feel the pain of Your loss! May the wonderful memories of You, in his life, bring knowing smiles and a grin to your face and a warmth to your heart as my memories of Uncle Darwin do. Peace, Love and God. Joe

Chris Porter

January 22, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Andrew and Crystal Brown

January 21, 2016

Aunt Gerry Andrew and I love you very much. We are deeply sorry for your lose. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry we couldn't be there.

January 21, 2016

Gerry,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I miss seeing you in Conway. Will be praying with you in the days ahead.
E'Lonna Butler

January 21, 2016

Gerry,Ola and I will always be grateful for the love and fellowship you and Darwin shared with our family.We truly believe your loss is HEAVEN'S GAIN! May God continue to you and your family.love always, Pete and OLA wilkes

Bernadine Lamar

January 21, 2016

Gerry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to know and work with Darwin at Social Security. He was a fabulous example of living life to the fullest and supporting those around him.

Bernadine Lamar

January 21, 2016

Gerry, sorry for your loss of a very good man and soldier. I have nothing but fond memories on my association with Darwin, especially our OCS days in the fall of 1959. He will be missed by all. Rest in peace my fellow soldier and friend. Rodney Pimental

January 21, 2016

Our thoughts are with you. Marc and Sandy Joy, Conway

Wayne Williams - USMC

January 21, 2016

RIP Soldier and fellow Vietnam Vet !!!!
Wayne Williams
United States Marine Corps

Tammy Hucks-Mishoe

January 21, 2016

Mrs. Gerry,
So very sorry to hear about Mr. Darwin. Prayers from our family to yours.
Love, Tammy Hucks Mishoe

January 21, 2016

Mrs.Gerry and Family.. So Sorry for your Family's Loss..Thoughts and Prayers for you all..

Perry, Sharon and Stephen Johnson

January 20, 2016

Stan and Carol,

Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our thanks are extended to Mr. Haines for his service to our country and our community. May you find strength and comfort in God's love in the days ahead.

Daniel Rice

January 20, 2016

Gerry;

I was so happy to be able to stop and see you in Conway when we did. I'm so glad my kids got to meet you and Darwin in Oklahoma and then some of them in Conway. We have been and will continue to be praying for you all. We sorrow with you but also share the blessed hope of reunion in eternity.

Darwin leaves a wonderful legacy and much for which to be thankful.

Love,
Daniel and Mary Rice and family

J C ( Mac ) McGinty

January 20, 2016

The classmates of Army Infantry Officer Candidate School 2/59
offer our most sincere condolences to the family of our friend and brother Darwin . We will miss you Darwin but will treasure memories which began 58 years ago at Fort Benning ,Ga .

Billie Ann Booth

January 20, 2016

Mrs. Haines and family, so sorry to read of Mr. Haines passing. You all are in my prayers.

Carol Cleaver-Hesser

January 20, 2016

Sorry to hear of your loss. I know Darwin from Chapter 57 DAV, Conway SC. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless.

Jan McMillan

January 20, 2016

To the Haines Family, I was honored to have known Darwin. What a joy he was. When I transferred from Social Security in Pennsylvania to Conway, SC he welcomed me with opened arms and made the transition so easy for me. Darwin would have me laughing till I cried at times. He was so smart and skilled at his job. The icing on the cake was his military service and dedication. Oh, I was blessed to have Darwin cross my path in this life and I look forward to seeing him in Heaven again. Gerry, you were his true love! May God Bless each of you.

Joe Haines

January 20, 2016

Behind every strong man is a very strong woman! And My Intelligent, witty and Beautiful aunt Gerry Was that Woman!!
Your loss was great Aunt Gerry! God, Your Strong beleif, your family, friends will be by your side as will your beloved husband & friend, in spirit, in memories and in your heart!

Joe Haines

January 20, 2016

Blessed are the angels that walk the earth and help those of us in pain or confusion, yet take no monetary gain for themselves. I believe my uncle Darwin was one of these angels!
So many people touched by his kindness his awareness and his ability to help and knowledge of how to help!

Gary & Pam Pierson

January 20, 2016

So sorry to hear of Dawin's passing. We know him from Minnesota and my Wife Pamela knew him well, along with the rest of the family. Our lives were blessed by knowing him. Best wishes to all of you Love Gary & Pamela Pierson

Donna Cestare

January 20, 2016

Scott, Tara and Family, We were so very sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Donna and Peter Cestare

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