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Lewis Haynes

Rev. Lewis Haynes, 85, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 6:57 A.M. at his home. He was born February 14, 1933, in Wolfe County, Kentucky, to the late Lucian and Esther Hollon Haynes. He graduated from Campbellsville College and started his teaching career, retiring after 47 years from the Adair County School System, was an Ordained Baptist Pastor, serving Harrods Fork Baptist Church, Russell Heights Baptist Church and Plum Point Baptist Church in Adair County for a total of 58 years in the ministry. He served his country in the U.S. Army and enjoyed going to McDonalds every day.

Survivors include: his wife – Mary Becknell Haynes of Columbia, one son – Robert L. Haynes of Columbia, three brothers – David Haynes of Newport, Kentucky, Johnny Haynes of California, Kentucky, Bill Haynes of Alexandria, Kentucky, two sisters – Bonnie Marie Haynes of Alexandria, Kentucky, Daisy Napier of Newport, Kentucky, and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service – Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Willis officiating. Burial in Haven Hill Cemetery. Casket Bearers: Wes Taylor, Eb Arnold, James Feese, Billy Rice, Danny Brockman, Tony Willis. Honorary: Plum Point Church Men. Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.