of Western Grove, AR
March 16, 1925 - March 18, 2013
Freeman Haynes, age 88, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013, in Harrison. He was born March 16, 1925, in Medford, Oregon the son of Murl Fay and Lily Grace (Taylor) Haynes. He married Billie Joann Booze on June 27, 1952, in Redwood Country Church in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Mr. Haynes was a veteran of World War II having served as a sergeant in the US Army in England, France, and Germany and was awards several medals, among them the Legion of Honor. He moved with his family to Arkansas, where he was active in the furniture industry. He loved the outdoors, the Ozarks, and the people of those hills. He was a Christian and a good man. He loved gardening, woodworking, and loved Southern Gospel music, as well as his Dobro.
Mr. Haynes is survived by his wife, Billie Joann Haynes; three daughters, Elizabeth Wilcox and husband Bill, Kathryn Petree and husband Howard, and Marilyn Young and husband Leslie; and five grandchildren.
He is also survived by two special nieces, Verna Rae Strickland and Patricia Sakraida, both of Medford, Oregon; a special nephew, Larry Haynes and wife Carol, of Santé Fe, New Mexico.
Funeral services was Wednesday March 20, 2013 at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with Brother Glenn Crenshaw officiating. Interment was in Crawford Cemetery.
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9 Condolence(s)
Tony Strickland
Thursday, March 21, 2013
What an honor it was to have met this wonderful man for the first time last year. The short time with Great Uncle Freeman and his family will forever be in my memories. Lord willing, I will have the honor of seeing his again when I am called Home. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family and friends. God Bless
Chuck and Verna Rae
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
We have the precious memories of our time together and he will be in our hearts forever. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We pray for the families healing at this time. May the Lord be with you.
Melissa Holt
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nelda coffman
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
MARILYN YOUNG FAMILY .SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS KEEPING YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.PEACE, COMFORT IN YOUR TIME OF NEED AND ALWAYS. NELDA COFFMAN,FAMILY.
Donia & Jack Cook
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
so sorry for your loss he was a wonderful person.we are praying for all of you.
Lila Nettell and family
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandy and Sonny Boyd
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
I know Freeman will be missed by all his friends and family.I wanted to take this time to say "I'm so sorry for your loss of a father and grandfather" My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time........
Pauline Wilcox Reeves
Monday, March 18, 2013
Love you Grandpa....RIP
Joshua Wilcox
Monday, March 18, 2013
You will be missed. God Bless and rest in peace.