Private graveside memorial services for Russell Donald “Don” Haynes, age 84 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Friday October 9, 2015 in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Allen Black officiating. Mr. Haynes passed away Tuesday October 6, 2015 at his residence.
He was a native of Lansing MI and the son of the late Russell Ward and Norman Bray Haynes. Mr. Haynes was owner/operator of O’Houlihan’s Restaurant, veteran of the U. S. Air Force and of the Catholic Faith.
Survivors include his children Mike (Bell) Haynes of Fayetteville, Patrick (Jennifer) Haynes of Fayetteville, Ann Marie Haynes of Fayetteville and Brian (Allison) Haynes of Huntsville, AL, nine grandchildren, Stephanie (Brent) Anderson, Joseph Haynes, Ryan Haynes, Angie Haynes, Austin and Audrey Hanvey, Andrew Haynes, Brianna Haynes, Ashley Haynes, Bernard Yumul, sister JoAnn Beckner of Grand Rapids, MI, and two great grandchildren Logan Davis and Emma Kate Mefford. Sister Jo Ann Beckner of Grand Rapids, MI and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Memorial Program, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, The Fayetteville Animal Shelter, 1718 Pulaski Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or Lincoln Medical Home Health and Hospice, 1797 Wilson Parkway, Fayetteville, TN 37334
Higgins Funeral Home is assisting the family of Russell Donald (Don) Haynes.
Pat and Jennifer we are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Haynes will be missed by everyone around the square and will be remembered for the delicious food he prepared at his restaurant. He was such a special man. May you find comfort from the Lord during your time of mourning.
I am so sorry for your loss and will be thinking and praying for your comfort.
Dear Pat, Mike, Brian and Ann:
Lawryn and I will miss seeing your father at O’Houlihan’s. We always enjoyed chatting with both your mom and dad when we were in the restaurant.
We’ll be keeping you in our prayers.
Your father must have missed your mother dearly. Now they are together again.
So Sorry for your Loss Prayers from us! Pat & Susan
Mr. Don was always a pleasure to talk to when dining at O’Houlihan’s. I will miss his walk and cheering tone of voice. God’s blessings upon the Hayes family in this time.