William Louis "Budda Brass" Haynes

William Louis "Budda Brass" Haynes obituary

William Louis "Budda Brass" Haynes

William Haynes Obituary

Visit the Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center website to view the full obituary.
On September 27, 2025 our beloved father was called home to be with the Lord. William Louis Haynes affectionately known as "Budda Brass," was born to Julia Haynes known as "Babe" and John Henry Haynes in Savannah, GA on November 17, 1954.

He was educated in the Savannah Chatham-County public school system graduating from Jenkins High School. William was self-employed and had a landscaping business for many years.

He was a very dedicated worker, a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family. He was baptized and attended Sweetfield of Eden Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julia & John Henry Haynes; his grandchildren: John L. Keye, Javontay Keye, and Antonio Pinckney.

He leaves to mourn and cherish his memories, eight children: Judv (Earl, Jr.) Green. Tenosha (Remon) Williams, William Haynes, Louis Haynes, Tyeisha Smith, Javarus Smith, Latisha (Dominic) Haynes, and Jeffery Haynes; his siblings: John Henry (Delois) and Katherine (Beamon) Haynes; 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and friends.

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Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center

1328 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31405

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