William Eugene Haynes Sr.

HAYNES William Eugene Sr., 89, widower of Dorothy Million Haynes of Elkchester Pike, passed away July 28, 2006. Born October 24, 1916, he was the son of the late Jess and Maude Spurgeon Haynes. "Papa" was a loving husband for 69 years, father, grandpa, and devoted friend. A retired farmer, he had a genuine love of hard work, took the lead in every task and loved animals. He raised geese, ostriches, peafowl, and was known to pack boxers of banhams home from the State Fair in the family car. He was strong in character, body, and spirit, generous to a fault, and more concerned with the needs of others over his own. The door at his home on the farm was never locked and all were welcome at the kitchen counter. He is survived by five children, Ethel Maude (Claire) Bearer of Versailles, Linda (Lones) Taulbee of Lexington, Harvey Haynes of Versailles, Stanley Haynes of Ft. Myers, FL, and Dorothy McIntyre of Versailles, two brothers, Jessie Haynes of Paris, Doug Haynes of Lawrenceburg, 16 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Earl Haynes, Stanley Haynes, Leonard Haynes, John Haynes, a sister, Mary Haynes, a son, William Eugene Haynes Jr., three grandchildren, William Eugene Haynes III, Lynn Haynes, and Robert Haynes. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wed, August 2, 2006 at Blackburn & Ward Funeral Home in Versailles, Jessie Baldridge officiating. Casket bearers will be Harvey Haynes, Stanley Haynes, Lones Taulbee, Claire Bearer, Tony Haynes, Ricky Vaught, Shane Rousey, and Don Clark. Honorary pallbearers will be Jessie Haynes, Doug Haynes, and Bill Million. Visitation will be Tue, August 1, 2006 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online guestbook .