William F. Haines
March 22, 1930 –
</span><br />William F. Haines, 82, of Sun City Center went to be with the Lord July 13, 2012 at Sun City Center Hospice House.</p>
<p>He was born in New Philadelphia, OH on March 22, 1930 to the late Arthur and Mabel Haines. Mr. Haines served in the Naval Reserves and U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his military service he worked for Ohio Bell Telephone Company where he retired as a Test Center Manager. His hobbies included camping, hiking, wood carving and deep study of the Bible. He was heavily involved with the Boy Scouts of America and even obtained the prestigious Silver Beaver Award. He often told of his trip to Philmont Boy Scout Ranch. Mr. Haines was also a Chaplain involved in prison ministry. He served at Lakeland Work Release as well as death row in Starke, FL.</p>
<p>Mr. Haines was preceded in death by his parents, and first wife, Shirley Owens Haines. He is survived by his wife, Rose Haines; son, Donald B. (Jeri) Haines; daughter, Susan H.(Lawen) Lombard-Griffith; son, David J. (Timna) Haines; 4 step children; brother, James R. Haines; grandchildren, Ben, Greg, Sam, Alexandra, Sophia, Dylan and Ariel.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mr. Haines honor to American Parkinson’s Disease Association, Parkinson Plaza, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305-1425.</p>
<p>He will always be remembered for his sincerity and wonderful sense of humor.</p>
<p>He was born in New Philadelphia, OH on March 22, 1930 to the late Arthur and Mabel Haines. Mr. Haines served in the Naval Reserves and U.S. Army during the Korean War. Following his military service he worked for Ohio Bell Telephone Company where he retired as a Test Center Manager. His hobbies included camping, hiking, wood carving and deep study of the Bible. He was heavily involved with the Boy Scouts of America and even obtained the prestigious Silver Beaver Award. He often told of his trip to Philmont Boy Scout Ranch. Mr. Haines was also a Chaplain involved in prison ministry. He served at Lakeland Work Release as well as death row in Starke, FL.</p>
<p>Mr. Haines was preceded in death by his parents, and first wife, Shirley Owens Haines. He is survived by his wife, Rose Haines; son, Donald B. (Jeri) Haines; daughter, Susan H.(Lawen) Lombard-Griffith; son, David J. (Timna) Haines; 4 step children; brother, James R. Haines; grandchildren, Ben, Greg, Sam, Alexandra, Sophia, Dylan and Ariel.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mr. Haines honor to American Parkinson’s Disease Association, Parkinson Plaza, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305-1425.</p>
<p>He will always be remembered for his sincerity and wonderful sense of humor.</p>