Thursday, February 28, 2019 7:55 am

Mr. William Lawrence Haynes passed away on February 15, 2019.

He was born in Rutherford County August 1, 1930 he was the son of the late Rev. Ralph Haynes, Sr. and Lovie Arrowood Haynes. He worked in electrical maintenance at Bethlehem Steel until his retirement and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Rachel Bridges Haynes of the home. In addition to his wife he is survived by one brother; Ralph Haynes Jr. and wife Shirley, a sister-in-law Dottie Haynes and also blessed with several nieces and nephews and a number of special friends.

Mr. Haynes in addition to his parents was preceded in death by a daughter Kathy Jean Haynes, a brother; Paul G. Haynes, two sisters; Ruth Haynes, and Patsy Haynes Schiedt and a nephew Charles Haynes.

Funeral Service was held at Eggers Funeral Home of Cliffside's chapel. Final resting place followed at Cleveland Memorial Park, Boiling Springs, NC.

Eggers Funeral Home is serving the family.