Mr. Vernell Haynes

***ATTENTION FAMILY & FRIENDS: CORRECTED VISITATION TIME IS LISTED BELOW:***** ****A MEMORIAL SERVICE IN LOVING MEMORY FOR WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022 AT OUR FUNERAL HOME, ****NOTE: PLEASE SEE VISITATION & SERVICE TIMES HELD ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 21, 2022 ONLY VISITATION WITH SERVICE TIMES THAT ARE ALSO LISTED BELOW**** ****PLEASE NOTE THE FAMILY IS REQUESTING THAT MASKS ARE WORN AND WE WILL PROVIDE HAND SANITIZER WHEN ENTERING OUR BUILDING. If you have any questions, please contact us at: (269) 342-1000 _______________________________________ The Obituary Mr. Vernell Haynes went home to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on May 13, 1934, in Oak Vale, MS the son of Leon Haynes and Verma Haynes. He accepted Christ at an early age in Mississippi. He attended grade school in Mississippi and later when he was older, relocated to Benton Harbor, Michigan. He lived in Benton Harbor for many years. In 1963, Vernell moved to Kalamazoo where he later met Sarah McClendon. They united in marriage in 1966. Vernell was a hard worker and enjoyed construction work, but also had an entrepreneurial mindset. He opened up a restaurant called Vern Burger and also was co-owner and manager of the Bachelor 14 Club, both in Kalamazoo. Vernell cared about his community. He would attend the city commission meetings to keep up with what was going on locally and to voice his opinions and concerns. Vernell enjoyed both of his favorite of hobbies: playing cards and bowling. He also enjoyed watching his favorite television shows, Texas Rangers, watching sports teams on ESPN and following the news and current events on CNN. Vernell loved cars and because he didn't like to walk, he would keep something to ride in! Vernell was someone who never met a stranger. He was known to be a very friendly man who people took to right away. Vernell was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially during the holidays. He will truly be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon Haynes and Verma Haynes; a sister, Dorothy Murdock; 2 brothers, James and Rochell Haynes. He leaves to carry on his memories, his loving wife of 56 years, Sarah Haynes; 2 sons, Darrell Haynes and Irvin Haynes; 2 daughters, Yolanda Dixon and Roxanne Brock; 1 brother, Billy Ford; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren including a host of friends from many states.

Mr. Vernell Haynes

May 13, 1934 - December 11, 2022