John Haynes Obituary

Today, April 27, 2007 marks the 1st year anniversary of my "BESTEST FRIEND & BROTHER", John, being gone away from our physical sight. It is still hard to believe that you are no longer with us. Blessings to John's entire family, as they remember and reflect on a LIFE WELL LIVED, and a life which brought SO MUCH JOY TO MANY. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Ron, Tony & Wellington Anderson

It is just recent that I learned of John's death. It is with great sadness that I extend my sympathies to the family. May Bless and keep you all during this time of losss. God Bless

On this date marks two (2) months since you made your transition. It is still hard to believe that you are gone from us. You may be gone in the physical, but you will always remain in our hearts.

Although it has been over a month that my good, good, friend has been gone, it still has not sunk in. I will forever remember all that John did for me and will continue to hold him always in my heart. He holds a special place in my heart and although it is hard at times, I can think about him and smile....

My sincere condolences go out to the family of my friend "John Alvin Haynes Jr." John, thank you for your words of encouragement and support during our tenure with the Kennedy King Community Chorus. I especially appreciate you for being there for me as I planned the memorial service of our KKCC brother and friend Rufus Hill. However, my one regret is that we did not have enough time for Sue to sing, your song, "Empty Pockets." Nevertheless, your "rare" sense of humor will be missed. Smoooooooooooooches...

My condolensces to the family of John A. Haynes Jr.

Thank you, John, for being a friend, a fellow KKCC member, and part of the Christ Universal Temple family. You excelled in your profession. There is no wonder why you were honored by END. You will be missed. May God be with you as you make this transitional journey.

I am saddened, but I also know that John has aspired to great things. John will be missed by all that knew him and loved him. I will never forget our times at Commonwealth Community Church, nor of our times with the Kennedy King Community Church. My sympathies are with the family and all of his many, many friends.

Good night, "Mr. Bojangles," I cherish our on-stage Kennedy-King productions and will forever treasure you and our performances together. See you in the morning.

Thank you John for being a perfect example of how to be an exceptional but down to earth person and friend. From your Genesis Connection and Kennedy King Alumnus. Now be the angel you always were.

Thank-you John for being a part of my life, I shall always keep you close to my heart and will miss you a lot. I Know you are now with our lord. May your family be at peace knowing that you are with the lord and watching over us all

Although I never met Bro. Haynes it seems as though his time on this earth was dear to many. May The Lord bless his family. Truly from a Fraternity brother and Calumet Alum.

Whereas our Eternal God, Father of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, has called unto Himself our beloved choir member and friend, John Alvin Haynes, Jr.; and



Whereas we are bound to the entire family through Christian love and sympathy, feeling their sorrow and enfolding them in our prayers;



Be it resolved that we, the Alumni of the Kennedy-King Community Chorus will miss John's smile, his voice, his love and, of course, his favorite greeting, "Thank you for coming and sharing." John will always be a part of us and we will truly miss him.



BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution shall be given to John's family and a copy shall be placed in the archival records of the Alumni of Kennedy-King Community Chorus (1985-1999).



Humbly submitted this fifth day of May in the year of our Lord 2006.

Thank you John for all the compassion and consideration you showed the Coleman family in our hour of need.

To My Godfather John,

John I will miss you dearly. You have been an inspiration to me and all that you have had contact with. The memories with you, will be cherished close to my heart. Your legacy will continue to be in my heart for as long as I live. To the family of my departed Godfather, my deepest sympathy is yours.Love always, your Godson Anthony D. Anderson...

We only had the privilege of knowing John for a short time. I know he is & was a wonderful person & who will be truly missed.

"It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday."



John will be missed by many. He was a great friend. We had so much fun in New Orleans, talking, singing and playing the piano. He was like a brother to me.



John and I often teased each other about our height or the lack of it. However, when it came to professionalism, intergrity, compassion and kindness, John stood head and shoulders above the rest. These qualities served him well and he excelled in his chosen profession.



I want his family to know that he was a jewel. He spoke very highly of his mom, dad, sisters and brothers.



He will truly be missed by all of us who loved him.

John will be truly missed. He was a wonderful person.

I thank God for allowing me to be bless in knowing John A Haynes Jr., he was such a loving, caring,and fun person to be around. I will miss you John! Love you!

Keith Burt

A fond farewell to a fellow colleaque of our nobel profession. You will be greatly missed.

God has called a special tenor to sing with His angelic chorus in the person of John Haynes. John and I sang together with the Kennedy-King Community Chorus, he a tenor and I a baritone. John's voice touched many lives as he sung the various musical works of the Masters.



John was not only an excellent singer, but he had a special gift of compassion and grace. We will remember the many experiences he shared with people in his personal and professional life. John's love of life and his laughter will continue to brighten many lives during this time of sorrow.



I pray that God will continue to bless his family in their time of grief and his many friends who have lost a special friend. I know that one day, we will sing together again. God bless you John and thank you for your friendship.

John Haynes was my Fraternity Brother. In 1988 It was a pleasure to do my mortuary science internship under John at the Griffin Funeral Home. In 1999 when my grandmother Ms. Ernestine Anderson passed, he did all of the arrangements including the embalming. I last saw John when he was performing with the Genesis Connection. I am still shocked about his passsing. May God bless his soul and may he also bless his family.



James O. Worthington III L.F.D.

The year was 1982. I met John in New orleans and immediately began a friendship. He was a great man who will be missed by all who knew his gift for caring. During the following years our lives and careers separated us from the Big EASY but that didnt stop us from having the great converstions. John, you are a Friend Forever.Play that Piano Boy!

My Condolensces to the entire family:



My heart goes out to all of his family and friends. I've known John for over 20 years not on a daily level but through his dear friend Ron Anderson. It was truly a shock to hear of his passing. What I remember of John is that he was a man of excellence in everything he did.

My God forever be with you and your family.



Fraternally

Brother Enoch Smith

Iota Nu Sigma

Thank You God for Blessing me with the friendship of JOHN ALVIN HAYNES. He will always, always, always, dwelling in my heart. Blessing and Peace be unto you, my friend, until we meet again.....

Mr. Haynes was one of my favorite teachers at Worsham. His family and friends will be in my prayers.

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 1998-2006

I extend my sincere sorrow to your Family in the passing of JOHN. He will be missed by so many because he touched so many peoples lives. He is at Peace and with his Lord now.