John Dennis Haynes Sr.,74, was called for eternal rest, Nov. 21st, 2023, at Baptist Deaconess Hospital in Madisonville. John was born on May 2nd, 1949 at his parent’s home in Knottsville. He entered the United States Army at 17 years of age in 1966. He served his country with pride in Vietnam 1968-1969. He was discharged from the Army in 1969 but re-enlisted to serve again in 1974-1977. John retired as a master mechanic, last using his skills at Ward Implement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Edith Haynes; sisters Agnes Haynes and Patsy Haynes Oelze; and brothers, Frank Haynes and Kenny Haynes. He lost his oldest son, John Dennis Haynes Jr. on Nov. 4, 2023.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Roberts Haynes; his children, daughter: Jennifer (Bud) Howe; sons: David Haynes, Ben Haynes, and Justin (Carey)Haynes, and daughter-in-law April Payne Haynes; grandchildren: Lindsey (Hunter) Noffsinger, Johnathon Howe, Nolan Howe, Autumn Haynes, Megan Haynes, Brenna Haynes, Evan Haynes, Bryson Meyer, Zackary (Bree) Haynes, Emma Haynes, JD Haynes, Carlee Haynes, Jessica (Dustin) Roberts, Dustin Quinn, and Camille Quinn. His heart was also home to Taylor Hamilton Biondi and Will Hamilton; two great-grandchildren: Carslynn Haynes and Luna Haynes. John is also survived by nine of his 14 siblings: Danny Haynes, Bill Haynes, Leon Haynes, Ida Haynes Howard, Mike Haynes, Carol Haynes Oelze, Tom Haynes, Roger Haynes, and Larry Haynes.
John’s greatest accomplishments and pride were his children and grandchildren. He never missed an opportunity to tell them how proud he was of them and to tell them individually that they were his “hero”. However, his work ethic, service to country, and love for his family were what made him the true hero. John was always an advocate for all those that have served their country in the armed services, but especially for the POW’s who never returned. His service was honored with the support and care in his last few years by the wonderful staff at Western KY VA Center, in Hanson KY.
Visiting hours are 9:00am-11:00am on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Cecil Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be at 11:30am on Saturday at St. Williams Catholic Church with a military burial following at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.
In place of sending flowers, we invite you to honor him with a gift to the Alzheimer’s Association, Joseph “Eddie” Ballard Western KY Veterans Center in Hanson KY, or Wounded Warriors.