Dad's Obituary

John D. "J D." Haynes
HAYNES, JOHN D. "J.D." Loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went home to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Nov. 28, 2005, after a courageous battle with Melanoma. J.D. was born April 19, 1932, in Brashear, TX. He served in the military from 1953-1955. He joined the Dallas Fire Department as a Firefighter on May 1, 1955 at Station 41 on Preston and Royal Lane and retired after 33 years as a driver. He remained active in the Dallas Retired Firefighters Association and treasured the friendships of his Firefighter buddies. He also operated, 'Haynes Gulf' with his brother at the corner of Mockingbird and Skillman for 17 years. He was a devoted husband to Vera Haynes for over 53 years and loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Casa View Baptist for over 33 years. John was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alma Haynes, and his brother, Garlon Haynes. He is survived by his wife, Vera Haynes and four daughters.  I've left off the rest of our names and locations for privacy reasons but you get the idea. I just wanted to post it. Thanks! :)

Comments

[Susie]

He sounds like a wonderful, brave, and smart man. I know he will be missed by many.

[carol]

Chana, I'm so sorry to here about your fathers passing. It is so not easy to accept when life takes this turn, after a brave battle with melanoma, he is in a better place now. God bless you and your family at this time. Hugs, Carol ( I came via Joe's blog )

[Grace]

Oh Chana....my heart goes out to you and your family. Whenever you would write about your father, I could feel your love for him through your words. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful person with us. And know that we're all thinking of you.

[Joe Cool Cowboy Poet]

Hey girl, that was a very touching remembory. My heart aches for your loss and my prayers shall be sent forth for you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know that his suffering has now been removed and that he is Home with Him. God bless.

[beth]

Today is the anniversary of my father's death. I happened to run across your blog and having similar thoughts myself today, I read it with much interest.

Obituaries in the paper never tell much about who the person was. Thanks for telling more of the story and sharing your father with those of us who wander by here.

[FTS]

My heart goes out to you.

[Barbara]

Wow! You sure look like your dad.

By his obituary you can tell he was a great man.

[Dawn]

I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping your family in prayers. Your father was such a wonderful grandfather. The grandparent's day picture is so sweet.

[christie]

that was lovely

[honestyrain]

Chana, i am so so sorry. i am actually crying at hearing of your father's passing. i can feel your agony at losing someone who matters this much. my mother died in 1993 and i felt the pain you are feeling now. i wish there was something i could do to speed your healing. i am just so sorry you had to lose your dad. so very sorry.

[Kandy]

Chana, I'm so sorry. Just know that God is with you and your family right now. I'll be praying for you sweetie...

[Liz]

Thank you for sharing your dad...with us...my heart goes out to you and your family.

[scooterdeb]

I'm so sorry, Chana. I loved reading stories about your dad... and I'd be very happy to read more about him when you're ready to write more.

[Mamacita]

I'm so sorry. It's lovely to read about him.

[Keith]

Thanks for sharing. Hope you and rest of family are doing well.

[angie]

Chana, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that God is with you through the holidays and always.

[kalisah]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my dad when I was in my early 20s and I understand your pain. I still write about him.

Just know that we love you and we care.
k.

[Tammy]

Oh Chana, I'm so sorry. You're in my thoughts and prayers, and if you just need someone to vent at, I'm around. Big {{{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
to you and your family.

[Vickie]

Chana, You remain in my thoughts and prayers just wanted to drop by and let you know. During this time of the year things will be difficult so if I can do anything let me know.

[angela marie]

So sorry, Chana.

[Michael]

My condolences to you and your family on this loss. Please know I will be praying for y'all during this time.

[Ken]

May God be with you in your time of need. I just went through this in May, and after the funeral I did OK until Thanksgiving. Since then I really miss him because we were always together for the holidays. Your blogbuddies are here for you if you need to talk. Take care.

[Zoots Mom]

I am so sorry. I know how awful this time is but my thoughts and prayers are with you and for your family...

[Cori]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Chana. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[ribbiticus]

hi chana. i am so sorry to hear about your dad. am sorry too that i was only able to come back here today. my sincere condolences to you and your family. my prayers will include you tonight.