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Cornelius Haynes Obituary

HAYNES, Cornelius Florence - Funeral service for Mr. Cornelius Edwin Haynes will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2009 at J.O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S. Johns St., Florence. Interment will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens, Effingham, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC. Neil Haynes was born on March 14, 1955 to Nathaniel Washington and Gertrude Haynes. The days of his youth were spent in Charleston, SC and he graduated from Burke High School in 1973. After high school he attended the College of Charleston and graduated with a Degree in Social Work. He received Christ at an early age. After a 16 year Military Career, he was honorably discharged and went on to study Law and Theology. After working at different careers he finally found his niche. He founded a homeless ministry where the focus was to feed his clients a healthy meal each day and help them navigate their way back to meaningful work. This was what he loved doing best!!!! feeding others. As his ministry grew he decided to open the first Caribbean Restaurant in Columbia, SC and God saw fit to send him a help mate to accomplish that goal, Charlotte L. Francis. After years of the Restaurant Business he became ill and retired. After several years of his struggle with his illnesses that he managed "His Way" the Lord saw fit to call him home on March 3, 2009. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, parents, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends at 400 Millstone Rd., Florence, SC and 65-A Congress St., Charleston, SC. In lieu of flowers, expressions of love may be sent to New Harvest Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 1227, Florence, SC 29504 or the American Heart Association. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 8, 2009.

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diane jefferson

April 2, 2009

God saw you getting tired, when a cure was not to be. So he wrapped his arms around you, and whispered"come to me". you didn't deserve what you went trhough so he gave you rest. God's Garden must be beautiful. He only takes the best. And when I saw you sleeping, so peaceful and free from pain. I could not wish you back to suffer that again. It will be a month on April 3, since God called you home neil. I know when u arrived in heaven, he said to you well done my faithful servent, well done. rest in peace neil

diane jefferson

April 2, 2009

neil, it will be a month tomorrow on the 3rd,of April since u were called home. Just want to let u know that i think about u daily. and u will always be in my heart. It is hard being without u in my life, I loved u dearly, but God loved u more. rest now! I know u r looking down on me. I will cherish the memories that we shared while we were together no one can take that away.

Tanya Hill Dash

March 18, 2009

This is Tanya Hill Dash and I represent the Hill and Taylor Family of Eastover and Columbia SC. We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Neil's mother, wife, children, and extended family. Our family just heard of Neils death on this week and sincerely hated that we missed the ceremony. Neil was a major part of our family for at least 15 years and we considered him as family. He was a dear person to us and we will definitely miss him. He did many things to help certain persons in our family, and we are forever grateful to have known him. We pray that God strengthens your family and may you find comfort in knowing that Neil is at peace now. We loved Neil but God loved him best. May God bless and keep you.

Robin Barrett

March 13, 2009

Ms. Gertrude, Tony & Family,
I just happened upon this listing. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Neil always provided a laugh or a smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Peace, Love & Blessings
Robin

Querida Dinkins- Haynes

March 12, 2009

On Behalf of my siblings and family I would like to thank you all for your sympathy. My dad would really appreciate all of your kind words that have been expressed. thank you all . R.I.P Dad you are missed all ill aways love you Querida "Kay"

Carmen Julious

March 12, 2009

My sincerest condolences to the Haynes family. Neil was always willing to help someone else. He will be missed. God bless him.

Johnetta German-McLean

March 10, 2009

To The Haynes Family: My sincere condolences go out to you in this your time of lost. I remember Nealy in the Burke High School Marching Band on bass drum. He always kept a smile on his face, much like the picture that was shown. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord. Be Blessed,

willis curnell

March 10, 2009

To the Haynes family,To God,give thanks.Neely has done his work here on earth,it's time to do his heavenly work,He was my classmate and neighbor.Rest in peace

Nikesha, Linda, Anisha, Xavier McDaniel

March 10, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Lenora Casmore

March 9, 2009

To Mr. C's family,
God bless you for allowing Corneilus to serve all of mankind.

joyce hall

March 9, 2009

may god be with you and family during the time of bereavement i was a close friend of neilly. {joyce wright} i was so glad that he found true love. my heart goes out to your family. god only take the best. keep trusting in god and he will bring you out. god will never leave you alone. believe that. rest for now .

dorothy creel

March 9, 2009

mr neal always treated me with respect and kindness and he will truely be missed to dr francis my heart goes out to you and know you are in my prayers and thoughts

Marilyn Jenkins & Family (Class of 1973)

March 9, 2009

To the Haynes Family,
May the Lord be with you during your time of bereavement. Remember the good times that you shared with him on earth.

Carolyn Andrews

March 9, 2009

May God give you comfort at this time of sadness. Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal

Harold Carrillo

March 9, 2009

My deepest sympathy to the family of Cornelius "Neely" Haynes. Neely & I were classmates at Burke and will have great memories of him from our HS days. Rest on my Brother.

Jacquelyn Jackson

March 9, 2009

Dr. Francis

I want you to know that my heart and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Pheobe (Singleton) Malloy

March 8, 2009

To the family,
My sincere condolences are extended to you.

With pleasnt memories of a gentle man, Servant of God, Well Done!

rosalind heyward

March 8, 2009

To the Haynes Family,
My prayers go out to the family. May the grace of God be with you at this time. Rosalind G Heyward class of 73 Burke

diane jefferson

March 8, 2009

neil u will be sadly missed by me and tennile. my prayers are with your family

Greg and Betty Smalls

March 8, 2009

To: Haynes Family

No one knows what you are feeling at this sad hour but there is a father in heaven who sees and knows everything. Rest your weary head on his shoulders and find strenght in knowing that you are not alone. May you find peace in knowing that God will give you the strenght and support you need at this time.

Shiloh AME Church, Burke High Class of "73"

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