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Hugh Haynsworth Obituary
Toby married his wife, Martha Muriel Bragg in 1957. He joined the United States Navy in 1953 and as a lieutenant was sent to Spain under the auspice of the United States Embassy. Being fluent in Spanish, he was instrumental in the United States presence in Europe during the Cold War. He retired as Commander Supply Corp in 1975 and decided to pursue a career in finance which was his passion. He studied at Clemson University and received a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Management Science in 1981. He went on to teach at Winthrop University as a Professor of Quantitative Methods with the Department of Computer Science and Quantitative Methods in the College of Business Administration. He retired in 1998.
Toby co-authored 2 books with J. Edward Lee: White Christmas in April: The Collapse of South Vietnam, 1975 and Nixon, Ford and the Abandonment of South Vietnam. He was also interviewed frequently on broadcast public television and featured in The Soldier's Story by Ron Steinman.
He was a philanthropist, mentor and political activist. He enjoyed participating in and watching all kinds of sports, especially the Clemson Tigers. He loved to travel and play golf.
Toby was preceded in death by his son, Hugh Charles Haynsworth IV. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Bragg Haynsworth; son, Samuel Moore Haynsworth; sister, Marguerite "Peggy" Haynsworth Wheelock; and many other family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at All Nations Church, 360 Hammond Rd, Fort Mill, SC on Wednesday, Sept 26th, 2018 at 2:00 pm with a reception immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.basscares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hugh Haynsworth
Debbie Self
September 27, 2018
Love and prayers to your family I met you at Magnolia Manor (Mrs Hudson's daughter)
Dr. Eddie Lee
September 27, 2018
Dr. Haynsworth was a wonderful husband, father, naval officer, professor, author, and friend. Ann and I were saddened to learn about his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tom and Cathy Hardin
September 25, 2018
Our sincerest condolences go out to you. Tom and I will have you in our prayers.
Hamp Atkins
September 25, 2018
Martha,
I am very sorry for your loss. May God Bless You and Keep You.
R W
September 24, 2018
I am deeply sorry for your loss. May warm memories of your loved one give you peace. Indeed, we look forward to the time when death will be a thing of the past. (1 Corinthians 15:26)
September 24, 2018
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE HAYNSWORTH'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS.LOSING A LOVE ONE IN DEATH IS NEVER EASY. ONE DAY MANY WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AGAIN. MAY THE HOPE OF EVERLASTING LIFE SUSTAIN AND COMFORT YOU DURING THIS SAD AND DIFFICULT TIME. JOHN 17:3
Karen Christopher
September 24, 2018
Duane and I send our condolences to you, Martha and your family during your time of sorrow. We send our deepest sympathies and hope you find comfort and peace.
Linda McCall
September 23, 2018
Sorry to hear of your loss Martha. Glenn and i send our condolences to you and your family.
M G
September 23, 2018
My deepest sympathies to the Haynsworth family. I am so sorry for your loss. May God's loyal love give you comfort during this time of sorrow, Psalms 119:76.
September 23, 2018
to the family of Hugh Toby sorry for your lost 1 peter 5:6,7 throw all your anxieties on him because he cares
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