J.P. Haynes

February 27, 1930 - November 23, 2019

J.P. Haynes, 89, of Harmony, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born in Yadkin County on February 27, 1930 to the late Hurley J. Haynes and Ina Renegar Haynes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Odell Haynes and his wife, Margaret and Grover Allen Haynes and his wife, Nancy. J.P. was retired from Reynolds American following 29 years of service. His greatest joy after retirement was going on Volunteer Mission Trips through Southern Baptist Convention. During his 21 years of Volunteer Mission Trips he was blessed to be able to travel to several different countries and did a variety of different jobs. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Carolyn Shaw Haynes, four children, sons; James P. Haynes (Debbie) of Hamptonville, Jerry P. Haynes of Statesville, D. Brent Haynes of Olin, and a daughter; Teresa H. Cummings (Jeff) of Harmony. Also surviving are 6 grandchildren; Elizabeth Patterson, Amanda Walker, Christopher Haynes, Benjamin Haynes, Conner Cummings and Caden Cummings, and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 1:30 pm at Sandy Springs Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery including full military rites. The family will visit with friends Tuesday evening at Sandy Springs Baptist Church from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. J.P. requested that no flowers be sent, but that donations be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Cemetery Fund at Sandy Springs Baptist Church, C/O Jonathan Royal, 2930 Sandy Springs Rd., Harmony, NC 28634. Fond memories and condolences may be left at www.nicholsonfunerals.com. Nicholson Funeral Home is serving the Haynes family.