William D Haynes

William Donald “Don” Haynes, 88, of Dadeville, Alabama passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Lake Martin Community Hospital in Dadeville, Alabama.

Don was born in Lebo, Missouri on April 4, 1936 to William Otho and Rosalee Douglas Haynes.

He is survived by his sons, Bryan (Renee), Darrell (Juanita); daughters, April (Roney) Webster, Diane (Richard) Schneider, Janice Campbell; grandchildren Bradley (Casey), Jason (Abigail), Joshua (Ayla), Daniel (Marie), Charlie, Buddy, Forest, Gabriel, Ross (Renee), Crystal, Tiffany, Kira (Micah), Amye (Curtis), Samantha; great grandchildren Benjamin, Analea, Somaura, Teddy, Kaelyn Grace, Jackson, Millie, Dritzz, Meadow, Mabel, Anakin, Eleanor, Mercury, Elle, Oh; sister Rosemary from Missouri. He had 2 special nieces, Laura and Doris and their families in Texas.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Darrell Jarrell last October; his son, Bradley Haynes in February of this year; his first wife, Mabel J Welch and his second wife, Betty Driggers.

Don served in the Air Force, San Diego, CA from 1953-1962 as a jet mechanic. He loved his airplanes and continued a career as an aircraft mechanic and certified inspector in Ohio, Wisconsin, Florida and South Carolina.

He lived a long life and his family will miss him very much.

There will be a memorial service at Lake Martin Funeral Home in Dadeville, Alabama, April 5, Saturday at 1 pm with visitation and fellowship following the service from 2 pm to 4 pm in the reception center at Lake Martin Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Russell Hospital, the Cancer Center, or Tuskegee VA medical clinic who took wonderful care of him during his illness.

Lake Martin Funeral Home and Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.