Mr. Harlen Fred Haynes

Harlen F. Haynes, 94, went to be with his Lord and Master, Tuesday, May 4, 2010. He was surrounded by family and friends when he passed this life at Flescher’s of Fairview Assisted Living Center where he had made his home for the last nine years since the death of his loving, beautiful wife of 62 years, Miriam Edwards Haynes. A native of Buncombe County, he was born January 6, 1916, son of the late Arthur L. and Arizona B. Haynes. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Galveston, Boyd, Adger and Herrold. A graduate of Sand Hill High school, he began working at American Enka Corp, shortly following graduation. He retired in the early 80’s after completing 37 years of service. Harlen grew up on a farm and had a great love for the outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt, camp and hike and he shared his love of the great outdoors with his sons and grandsons, a tradition they continue today. He also loved gardening which he did most of his life, he sometimes shared the labor and the fruits of his labor with friends. Over the years, his prized garden product was raspberries which he grew along the creek, sometimes using them raw or often times making jams and jellies. He was an active member of Newbridge Baptist Church for many years where he participated in the choir, various men’s organizations, youth groups, senior groups and workdays for the church. His survivors include his sons, Robert Allen Haynes and his wife, Joyce of Columbia, SC, David L. Haynes and Bruce M. Haynes both of Asheville, NC; two grandsons, Robert Allen Haynes, II of Myrtle Beach, SC and Ryan C. Haynes of Greenville, SC; a granddaughter, Kelly Farmer of Blythewood, SC; three great grandsons, Roby, Thomas and Connor, one great granddaughter, Emma, three brothers, Boyce Haynes and his wife Louise of Marion, NC, Robert “Bob” Haynes and his wife, Dee of Hendersonville and Graham and his wife, Barbara of Rutherfordton; two sisters, Marion H. Horton of Roswell, GA and Wilma H. Conner of Old Fort, NC and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held 2 PM, Thursday, May 6, 2010 in the Chapel of Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Avenue. Internment will follow at Lewis Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be made to Newbridge Baptist Church, BAFC Fund, 199 Elkwood Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804. Morris Funeral Home, 304 Merrimon Avenue is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent through the website www.morrisfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Mr. Harlen Fred Haynes

January 6, 1916 - May 4, 2010