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Thomas Haskins Obituary
Rev. Haskins attended Hopkins County Elementary School, White Oak Grove High School, and graduated from the Theological Seminary Extension of Nashville, Tenn.
Rev. Haskin pastored for 45 years — three years at New Salem Baptist Church in Sturgis, Ky., six years at the Green Ridge Baptist Church in Henderson County, Ky., and 36 years at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, where he retired on March 13, 2005, as Pastor Emeritus.
Rev. Haskins served as President of the Ministers and Deacons Alliance. He served as chaplain at Cedar Hall Elementary School. He was a member of the Human Relations Board of Evansville. He was First Vice Moderator of the District of the State of Indiana, where he was also a Counselor to the Laymen of the State of Indiana.
He also retired from Sterling Brewery after 20 years.
Rev. Haskins is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 70 years, Odie Mae Haskins; children, Barbara Williams, of Evansville, the Rev. Jerry Haskins (Verna), of Louisville, Ky., Dorothy Miles, of Evansville, Marilyn Haskins and Sharron Jewell, of Milwaukee, Linda Carter (Nivens), of Atlanta, the Rev. Michael Haskins (Betty), of Beaufort, S.C., and Mark Haskins, of Evansville; two sisters, Daisy Kendricks, of Indianapolis, and Anna McCain, of Chicago; one brother, Benoni Haskins, of Fayetteville, N.C.; one aunt, Dorothy Quarles, of Indianapolis, Ind.; 28 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and a host of great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to thank Dr. Mark Meyers and staff for the excellent care, Vista Care Hospice and Core Nursing, Ann Jones, Adrian, Sherry, Nancy and all the many others who helped care for Rev. Haskins.
Funeral services will be Monday 11 a.m. at St James Missionary Baptist Church.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Osborne Funeral Home and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Entombment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Final care has been entrusted to Osborne Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Haskins
BRENDA MADDOX COLEMAN
July 14, 2007
TO SHARRON,MARILYN AND THE ENTIRE HASKINS FAMILY. TO LOSE SOMEONE WHO IS LOVED SO DEAR IS ONE OF THE MOST HURTFUL AND HEARTRENDING THINGS WE HAVE TO GO THROUGH IN THIS LIFE, BUT I KNOW YOU KNOW THAT JESUS WILL COMFORT YOU AND GUIDE YOU THROUGH. WE ARE PRAYING THAT YOU FIND PEACE AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. FROM THE MADDOX FAMILY
Michael Malone
July 8, 2007
To the Haskins family: The condolences of my entire family are with you all in this hour. May God bless and wrap his arms around each of you, and comfort you. Mr.Haskins was an exceptional person and will be sorely missed.
Sheila Billingsley-Tolbert
July 6, 2007
Thinking of you.
Judith Christian Grinter
July 5, 2007
To The Haskins Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Continue to hold on to Gods unchanging hand and he will see you through in times of sorry.
1 Chronicles 28:20
The Christians Family, Judith&Shirley
Brenda J Cheaney-Dulin
July 5, 2007
Rev. Haskins: Hallelujah Thine The Glory, Hallelujah, Amen!
Many times I was priviledged to speak with:
"THE VERY BEAUTIFUL COUPLE - HASKINS"
One thing is for sure, how proudly this Dad and Mom always spoke of their Family(ies) and the St. James Church-(Family), as well...
Sister Haskins and Families, I send love, prayerfully.
***YOU ARE STRONG IN JESUS NAME! A M E N ? AMEN!!!
Brenda J Cheaney-Dulin
July 5, 2007
Rev. Haskins: Hallelujah Thine The Glory, Hallelujah, Amen!
Many times I was priviledged to speak with:
"THE VERY BEAUTIFUL COUPLE - HASKINS"
One thing is for sure, how proudly this dad and mom always spoke of their family(ies) and the church body as well. Sister Haskins and families I send love, prayerfully. YOU ARE STRONG IN JESUS NAME!
Shirley Lawler Dixon
July 3, 2007
To the Haskins Family.
Just to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I don't always get to see everyone when I do get home, but remember you all fondly. Of course, Marilyn and Sharon I will never forget.
May God continue to bless you all and help you in the days ahead.
Serita
July 3, 2007
To Ms. Barbara, Reggie, and the entire family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you and will continue to be as you go through this difficult time of letting go of the physical presence of your father and grandfather. We all know he is in a better place now and soon you will remember the wonderful times you had with him and can look forward to the ones you will share with him in Heaven one day. We are here for you with whatever you need. Love from all of us here at Carver and the CK.
Vincent Haile
July 3, 2007
The Haile family sends its thoughts and prayers to the Haskins family in the lose of a their patriarch and a well replected man of God.
Clarissia Young-Telepak
July 2, 2007
To my Family,
Words couldn't come to my mind to express how I felt at hearing of the passing of Rev Haskins. Truly he will be missed by all. I will always remember growing up across the street and hanging out at their house so many nights. Thank you Mrs. Haskins for great memories.
Mark, Cheryl, Reggie:
I love you guys and hope to see you soon. My prayer is that in the mist of his homegoing, someone will accept Christ as their Lord & Savior. What a wonderful ending to a new beginning. Stay close to Christ and never ever give up. God does have a plan for each of us if we would only accept it.
Much Love. CYT
Do not fear nor be dismay, for the Lord God-my God-will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.
1Chronicles 28:20
Mary Hunter
July 2, 2007
With deepest sympthy You have my prayers, and thoughts
Darrel Westbrook
July 2, 2007
In your time of need and prayer you have my thoughts.
Diana Thomas-Winton
July 1, 2007
To The Haskins Family,
With thoughts of deepest sympathy!
Our families go way back, and shared much love together.
We share in the lost of your father, yet we celebrate in love his home going to be with the Lord!
Rev Haskins was a true soldier and servant of God. He touched so many lives and he will be greatly missed.
Heaven now has a new angel, One who is trusting, faithful, kind, loving, and wears a spiritual Crown.
And now his new life has just begun.
May it help to know that heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love,
Diana Thomas Winton, and the Thomas Family of Evansville, Indiana.
Sandra Brown (Bender-Kesselschmidt)
July 1, 2007
My sincere condolences to the entire Haskins family. May God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Elmer Lucille Allen
July 1, 2007
May God continue to watch over you and your family during your hour of grief. You have my sympathy. God is good all the time. All the time God is good.
Rev. William House
June 30, 2007
To the Haskins Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know that Rev. Haskins is at home now, where he can sing, preach, dance and praise our God forever. Even though we are not there in body, we are there in spirit. May God bless you all.
Pastor Floyd Edwards
June 30, 2007
Pastor Hakins was a giant in the Evansville Community. He was a champion of Civil and Human Rights along with a caring devoted Minister of the Gospel. A well respected member of the community Rev. Haskins showed humility in his walk with God. His absence only means that he is, at last, in the very physical presence of his Lord. May you find comfort in knowing that Pastor Haskins has received his crown in glory.
Gayle Rice
June 30, 2007
With deepest sympathy, the Boyd and Rice family.
Sherry Lowe
June 30, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
BETTYE POOLE
June 30, 2007
From the Poole Family in Hopkinsvile Ky & Evansville IN: We extend our heartfelt sympathy to you. We rejoice in having the pleasure of knowing and loving Rev Haskins and his family. May God continue to keep you all in his care and that he will wipe away all tears. One of these old days, when day is done and shadows flee away...you will see him again. God bless you...Sister Bettye Poole & family
William George
June 30, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Jaquilla Crowe
June 30, 2007
To the Haskins Family:
Rev. Haskins & Mrs. Haskins has meant so much to my entire family and I'm sad but I'm also happy, because as he shared with me on the church steps one Wednesday night for Bible Study - He said sister crowe we are in the land of the dieding going to the land of the living and I often thing about those words and this give me comfort to know he's in the land of the living and if I live right we will see him again. He also preach my father funeral when his Rev. did not show up, he was always their for his church members and their family, he will truly be missed.
We love your family.
Love Wayne & Jackie Crowe
John Walker
June 30, 2007
The Haskins Family,
We are praying to God that peace and comfort be there for you during the lost of your love one.
Gwen and John Walker
Pastor Kent E. Hite
June 30, 2007
Mother Haskins and Family. My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
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