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Melvin Haynes Obituary

HAYNES, SR., Melvin With regret, we inform you that Mr. Melvin Haynes, Sr., of Summerville, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 12, 2005; the beloved husband of Mrs. Mary Haynes; beloved father of Mrs. Linda Haynes Whetsell (Kermit), Mrs. Sabrina Haynes Brown, and Mr. Fernando Carlos Haynes, all of Summerville, S.C., Mrs. Denise Haynes Rock (Ira) of Woodbridge, Conn., Mr. Melvin Kenneth Haynes, Jr. (Karen) of Willow Springs, N.C., Mr. Christopher Haynes of California, and Mr. Leonard Haynes (Karen) of Raleigh, N.C.; the beloved son of the late Mrs. Ethel Takeall and Mr. Christopher Elmore; the beloved brother of Mrs. Martha Ella Takeall of Summerville, S.C., Mrs. Dorothy Smashum (Carlton) of Hollywood, S.C., Mrs. Doloris Ballard (Carl) of Bronx, N.Y., Mrs. Geneva Smalls of Ridgeville, S.C., Mrs. Sadie Hollings (Jessie), Mrs. Diane Hollings (Henry), and Mrs. Arabell Seams all of Knightsville, S.C. The family will receive friends at 109 Atlantic Street, Summerville, S.C. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME, Phone 873-2310 or Toll Free 1-866-887-2282. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 14 to Feb. 17, 2005.

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Ralph & Judith McCowan

February 17, 2005

We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Melvin. I know how hard it seems but be assured that God will ease the heartache and burden you feel. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Coleman Family

February 17, 2005

Sabrina, I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your father and the kids grandfather. The few times I met him you could feel the warmth and kindness he had for everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Gwendolyn Holmes

February 17, 2005

Sorry hear about your loss,God Love Him Best.My deep sympathy goes out you and your family Carlos.Fm.,Gwendolyn Holmes and Family.

Jean Hamilton

February 17, 2005

To Linda, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you during your bereavement and thereafter.

John C Richardson, Jr.

February 17, 2005

Melvin helped me when I worked with him at the Mill. He always had smile on his face. My thoughts and

and prays go the family.

Margaret Richardson

February 17, 2005

Melvin was a good friend. He never met a stranger and loved his family very much. One of my good frends has

gone home. He was always smiling and so proud of his children He will be missed.

Felisa McDavid

February 17, 2005

Sabrina and family,

I was deeply saddened to learn of your loss. May you all find comfort and strength in the Almighty Father, and know that there is no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.



~Mrs. McDavid (Leesy)

Barbara Allen

February 16, 2005

May God comfort you and your family. We are praying for you all. With our Sympathy and Love.

Leroy and Barbara Allen.

Sean Geddis

February 15, 2005

May God bless you and your Family doing this dark hour. Sean H Geddis And Family

George Glover

February 15, 2005

To Leonard and family,

The Glovers share our condolescences with you and your family in the homegoing of your father.Just know that God makes no mistakes and that in due time you will meet your loved one again.We are praying for you and your family.

February 14, 2005

We are very sorry to hear about the lost of your husband, father, uncle and most of all my friend. My heart goes out to the family I'll miss all of our fishing trips to Florida. Mary, know that if there is anything me or my family can do for you please let us know.



With deepest Sympathy,

Rev. and Mrs. George Cobin Jr. and Family

connie singleton

February 14, 2005

We were very sorry to hear of Mr.Melvin's passing.To his family and friends you have our deepest condolenses, our prays are with you all,rest in peace Mr.Melvin.

Trudy Holland

February 14, 2005

My heart goes out to you and your family during this sad time.

B&M Industrial Equip.

February 14, 2005

Melvin will be sadly missed by the employees of B&M Industrial.

We enjoyed his sense of humor, he was a very sweet and nice man. He would do anything in the world for you. We will keep the family in our prayers and thoughts.

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