James Leland Haynes

Dr. James L. Haynes COLUMBIA - James Leland Haynes, M.D., 76, husband to Janet Lee Haynes, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born March 18, 1940, in Lynch, Kentucky, to the late Lloyd and Margie Haynes. He is survived by his wife of more than 20 years, Janet. He is also survived by his children, Tressa Hayes (Daniel), Erin Graham (Garrett), Jefferson Haynes (Courtney), Kristin Szala (Billy), Scott Harmon and Rebecca Haynes; six grandchildren, Davis, Oliver, Emery, Zachary, Henry and Kaitlin; and sister, Letty Lou Waltrip. Dr. Haynes graduated in 1966 from the University of Kentucky after completing both college and medical school. He entered the United States Army and completed his medical training as a surgeon at Letterman Army Hospital in San Francisco, Calif. He served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. Dr. Haynes came to Columbia in 1973 to serve as Chief of Surgery at Moncrief Army Hospital. After 15 years of active duty, followed by another nine years in the U.S. Army Reserve, he retired at the rank of colonel. He commanded the 3270th U.S. Army Reserve Hospital, being activated for service during Desert Storm in 1991. In January of 1979, he was appointed Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery of the School of Medicine at the University of South Carolina. During his tenure at the University of South Carolina, he initiated the Trauma Program at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital and created the Peripheral Vascular Laboratories at both the Dorn Veterans Hospital and the Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. Over the years, he was involved in research; publishing many articles on his medical findings and presenting at national surgical meetings. Dr. Haynes was appointed chairman of the Department of Surgery from 1986 to 1993. After teaching residents and medical students for 31 years, he retired as Professor of Surgery in 2009. Dr. Haynes was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Society for Vascular Surgery, and numerous other surgical and academic organizations. Following his second retirement, he returned to the military, working at the Military Entrance Processing Station at Fort Jackson. In April 2014, he became the Chief Medical Officer. Throughout his life, he was involved in both community and church organizations. He enjoyed an active life; traveling with his wife, Janet and visiting with his children and grandchildren. He developed a love for cruising, exploring Europe, South America and the Caribbean, and relaxing in Hawaii. A private family memorial will be held at a later date. The family requests any memorials be made to a charity supporting our veterans: Heart of Horse Sense, 6919 Meadows Town Road, Marshall, NC 28753 or www.heartofhorsesense.org.