William R. “Bill” Haynes, 80, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at 2:30 a.m. at CORE Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dale, Indiana.
Bill was born July 23, 1940, in Henderson, Kentucky, to James and Violet Moss Haynes. During his childhood, Bill spent many memorable summers at his grandparent’s farm in Niagara. It was on the farm that his love for the outdoors flourished. It was in nature that Bill felt most at peace. After graduating high school, Bill went to Western Kentucky University where he was a track star. He graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in History. On November 14, 1963, Bill married the love of his life, Anna Mae Biggs. After getting married, Bill went to the University of Louisville where he earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. For over 40 years Bill was a dedicated social worker and mental health therapist for Welborn Hospital, Southwestern Indiana Behavioral Health, and the Department of Child Welfare for the State of Indiana. After retirement, Bill went on to substitute teach for Henderson County Schools where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Haynes” by his students. In his final years, Bill was a very vocal critic of Donald Trump using very descriptive adjectives.
A lifelong member of First Christian Church in Henderson, he faithfully served in the Men’s Club and as a deacon and an elder.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae, who died March 28, 2017; and several nieces and nephews.
Bill was born July 23, 1940, in Henderson, Kentucky, to James and Violet Moss Haynes. During his childhood, Bill spent many memorable summers at his grandparent’s farm in Niagara. It was on the farm that his love for the outdoors flourished. It was in nature that Bill felt most at peace. After graduating high school, Bill went to Western Kentucky University where he was a track star. He graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in History. On November 14, 1963, Bill married the love of his life, Anna Mae Biggs. After getting married, Bill went to the University of Louisville where he earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. For over 40 years Bill was a dedicated social worker and mental health therapist for Welborn Hospital, Southwestern Indiana Behavioral Health, and the Department of Child Welfare for the State of Indiana. After retirement, Bill went on to substitute teach for Henderson County Schools where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Haynes” by his students. In his final years, Bill was a very vocal critic of Donald Trump using very descriptive adjectives.
A lifelong member of First Christian Church in Henderson, he faithfully served in the Men’s Club and as a deacon and an elder.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae, who died March 28, 2017; and several nieces and nephews.
William R. “Bill” Haynes, 80, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at 2:30 a.m. at CORE Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dale, Indiana.
Bill was born July 23, 1940, in Henderson, Kentucky, to James and Violet Moss Haynes. During his childhood, Bill spent many memorable summers at his grandparent’s farm in Niagara. It was on the farm that his love for the outdoors flourished. It was in nature that Bill felt most at peace. After graduating high school, Bill went to Western Kentucky University where he was a track star. He graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in History. On November 14, 1963, Bill married the love of his life, Anna Mae Biggs. After getting married, Bill went to the University of Louisville where he earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. For over 40 years Bill was a dedicated social worker and mental health therapist for Welborn Hospital, Southwestern Indiana Behavioral Health, and the Department of Child Welfare for the State of Indiana. After retirement, Bill went on to substitute teach for Henderson County Schools where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Haynes” by his students. In his final years, Bill was a very vocal critic of Donald Trump using very descriptive adjectives.
A lifelong member of First Christian Church in Henderson, he faithfully served in the Men’s Club and as a deacon and an elder.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae, who died March 28, 2017; and several nieces and nephews.
Bill was born July 23, 1940, in Henderson, Kentucky, to James and Violet Moss Haynes. During his childhood, Bill spent many memorable summers at his grandparent’s farm in Niagara. It was on the farm that his love for the outdoors flourished. It was in nature that Bill felt most at peace. After graduating high school, Bill went to Western Kentucky University where he was a track star. He graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in History. On November 14, 1963, Bill married the love of his life, Anna Mae Biggs. After getting married, Bill went to the University of Louisville where he earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work. For over 40 years Bill was a dedicated social worker and mental health therapist for Welborn Hospital, Southwestern Indiana Behavioral Health, and the Department of Child Welfare for the State of Indiana. After retirement, Bill went on to substitute teach for Henderson County Schools where he was affectionately known as “Mr. Haynes” by his students. In his final years, Bill was a very vocal critic of Donald Trump using very descriptive adjectives.
A lifelong member of First Christian Church in Henderson, he faithfully served in the Men’s Club and as a deacon and an elder.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Mae, who died March 28, 2017; and several nieces and nephews.
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