Thomas Haynes, Jr., age 78, beloved husband of Gloria Johnson Haynes, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, January 17 2019 with his cherished son by his side. While we grieve his passing, we are at peace celebrating his life lived so passionately with resilience, love, and a great sense of humor. We love him and knew him as a generous, supportive, courageous, strong and loving individual.
Thomas, also known as Dad, Grandpa, Tommy, Junior, Uncle Junior, and Deacon Haynes was born on January 5th, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the eldest of three children of the late Thomas and Rebecca Brown Haynes. He was educated in Dewitt Clinton High School, Bronx, NY, Bronx Community College, with an Associate Degree in Applied Science, and the John Jay School of Criminal Justice, where he earned his Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. A talented boxer, Tommy was a three-time Golden Glove, 1959, 1960, and 1961.
Possessing an exceptional work ethic throughout his life, Tommy began working as a New York City Department of Recreation Life Guard and NYC Department of Transportation, Trackman. He became a NYC Police Officer for the Transit Police Department. After retiring, he started a new career with the New York State Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer until retiring. He went on to work for the Edgemont/Scarsdale School District as the Supervisor of Security until retiring. He also held for five years a State of Pennsylvania Realtor Licensed.
Thomas confessed his faith in Christ in 1968, joining the Union Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. He attended Resurrection Life SOP-Sounds of Praise Ministry, Bridgeport Connecticut under the leadership of Bishop Andrew Simmons, where he was ordained as a deacon in 1993, and where he was devoted until his death. Strong promoters of social justice, Thomas and Gloria were at the forefront of The Civil Rights Assignments for the rights of New York Police Department. His volunteerism includes serving over 6,000 hours at the Pocono Medical Center.
He is survived by Ann (aka Gloria) his devoted wife of 45 years and his loving son. In addition to his parents, Tommy was predeceased by two siblings; Bobbie Haynes (aka Robin Kenyatta) and Doris Haynes.
Kind hearted to his family, friends, and those in need, we will miss you Tom and will continue to be inspired by the many precious memories of your love and care for those around you. We will always love and cherish you.
His entombment will take place in Willowbrook Cemetery.
Published in Connecticut Post on Jan. 21, 2019
Thomas, also known as Dad, Grandpa, Tommy, Junior, Uncle Junior, and Deacon Haynes was born on January 5th, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the eldest of three children of the late Thomas and Rebecca Brown Haynes. He was educated in Dewitt Clinton High School, Bronx, NY, Bronx Community College, with an Associate Degree in Applied Science, and the John Jay School of Criminal Justice, where he earned his Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. A talented boxer, Tommy was a three-time Golden Glove, 1959, 1960, and 1961.
Possessing an exceptional work ethic throughout his life, Tommy began working as a New York City Department of Recreation Life Guard and NYC Department of Transportation, Trackman. He became a NYC Police Officer for the Transit Police Department. After retiring, he started a new career with the New York State Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer until retiring. He went on to work for the Edgemont/Scarsdale School District as the Supervisor of Security until retiring. He also held for five years a State of Pennsylvania Realtor Licensed.
Thomas confessed his faith in Christ in 1968, joining the Union Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. He attended Resurrection Life SOP-Sounds of Praise Ministry, Bridgeport Connecticut under the leadership of Bishop Andrew Simmons, where he was ordained as a deacon in 1993, and where he was devoted until his death. Strong promoters of social justice, Thomas and Gloria were at the forefront of The Civil Rights Assignments for the rights of New York Police Department. His volunteerism includes serving over 6,000 hours at the Pocono Medical Center.
He is survived by Ann (aka Gloria) his devoted wife of 45 years and his loving son. In addition to his parents, Tommy was predeceased by two siblings; Bobbie Haynes (aka Robin Kenyatta) and Doris Haynes.
Kind hearted to his family, friends, and those in need, we will miss you Tom and will continue to be inspired by the many precious memories of your love and care for those around you. We will always love and cherish you.
His entombment will take place in Willowbrook Cemetery.
Published in Connecticut Post on Jan. 21, 2019
Thomas Haynes, Jr., age 78, beloved husband of Gloria Johnson Haynes, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, January 17 2019 with his cherished son by his side. While we grieve his passing, we are at peace celebrating his life lived so passionately with resilience, love, and a great sense of humor. We love him and knew him as a generous, supportive, courageous, strong and loving individual.
Thomas, also known as Dad, Grandpa, Tommy, Junior, Uncle Junior, and Deacon Haynes was born on January 5th, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the eldest of three children of the late Thomas and Rebecca Brown Haynes. He was educated in Dewitt Clinton High School, Bronx, NY, Bronx Community College, with an Associate Degree in Applied Science, and the John Jay School of Criminal Justice, where he earned his Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. A talented boxer, Tommy was a three-time Golden Glove, 1959, 1960, and 1961.
Possessing an exceptional work ethic throughout his life, Tommy began working as a New York City Department of Recreation Life Guard and NYC Department of Transportation, Trackman. He became a NYC Police Officer for the Transit Police Department. After retiring, he started a new career with the New York State Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer until retiring. He went on to work for the Edgemont/Scarsdale School District as the Supervisor of Security until retiring. He also held for five years a State of Pennsylvania Realtor Licensed.
Thomas confessed his faith in Christ in 1968, joining the Union Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. He attended Resurrection Life SOP-Sounds of Praise Ministry, Bridgeport Connecticut under the leadership of Bishop Andrew Simmons, where he was ordained as a deacon in 1993, and where he was devoted until his death. Strong promoters of social justice, Thomas and Gloria were at the forefront of The Civil Rights Assignments for the rights of New York Police Department. His volunteerism includes serving over 6,000 hours at the Pocono Medical Center.
He is survived by Ann (aka Gloria) his devoted wife of 45 years and his loving son. In addition to his parents, Tommy was predeceased by two siblings; Bobbie Haynes (aka Robin Kenyatta) and Doris Haynes.
Kind hearted to his family, friends, and those in need, we will miss you Tom and will continue to be inspired by the many precious memories of your love and care for those around you. We will always love and cherish you.
His entombment will take place in Willowbrook Cemetery.
Published in Connecticut Post on Jan. 21, 2019
Thomas, also known as Dad, Grandpa, Tommy, Junior, Uncle Junior, and Deacon Haynes was born on January 5th, 1941 in Charleston, South Carolina. He was the eldest of three children of the late Thomas and Rebecca Brown Haynes. He was educated in Dewitt Clinton High School, Bronx, NY, Bronx Community College, with an Associate Degree in Applied Science, and the John Jay School of Criminal Justice, where he earned his Master's Degree in Criminal Justice. A talented boxer, Tommy was a three-time Golden Glove, 1959, 1960, and 1961.
Possessing an exceptional work ethic throughout his life, Tommy began working as a New York City Department of Recreation Life Guard and NYC Department of Transportation, Trackman. He became a NYC Police Officer for the Transit Police Department. After retiring, he started a new career with the New York State Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer until retiring. He went on to work for the Edgemont/Scarsdale School District as the Supervisor of Security until retiring. He also held for five years a State of Pennsylvania Realtor Licensed.
Thomas confessed his faith in Christ in 1968, joining the Union Baptist Church in Harlem, NY. He attended Resurrection Life SOP-Sounds of Praise Ministry, Bridgeport Connecticut under the leadership of Bishop Andrew Simmons, where he was ordained as a deacon in 1993, and where he was devoted until his death. Strong promoters of social justice, Thomas and Gloria were at the forefront of The Civil Rights Assignments for the rights of New York Police Department. His volunteerism includes serving over 6,000 hours at the Pocono Medical Center.
He is survived by Ann (aka Gloria) his devoted wife of 45 years and his loving son. In addition to his parents, Tommy was predeceased by two siblings; Bobbie Haynes (aka Robin Kenyatta) and Doris Haynes.
Kind hearted to his family, friends, and those in need, we will miss you Tom and will continue to be inspired by the many precious memories of your love and care for those around you. We will always love and cherish you.
His entombment will take place in Willowbrook Cemetery.
Published in Connecticut Post on Jan. 21, 2019
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