Dennis Haynes Obituary
Dennis Ray Haynes, age 65, passed away at his home in Gadsden, TN on March 27, 2026. Born on September 9, 1960, in Oklahoma, Dennis served in the National Guard and was a truck driver by trade. The family has chosen cremation and there are no services scheduled at this time.
Dennis is survived by his sister, Sarah Irene Martinez of Humboldt, TN, his two daughters, Crystal Gant of Corinth, MS, and Heather Dildy, also of Mississippi. He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren and enjoyed seeing his family grow, including two great-grandchildren. The mother of his daughters, Regina Haynes Brown, also survives him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis Franklin Haynes and Darlene June Blodgett Haynes, his son, Joshua Haynes, and his brother, Roy Haynes.
Dennis will be deeply missed by his family all those who knew him. All arrangements are under the direction of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.
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