"I'm so Sorry to hear this, Paul was such a good man. He traded with me at HAPPY and Son garage for many years. Always Loved it when he would come in. Had a lot of Great conversations with him about Fairmount since I was born in Fairmount. RIP my FRIEND. He will be missed by many."
In loving memory of
Paul E. Haynes
September 3, 1927 - June 7, 2020
Paul E. Haynes, 92, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his Fairmount residence.
Paul was born in Sweetser, Indiana on September 3, 1927, son of the late Lawrence and Mildred (Usher) Haynes. Paul graduated from Fairmount High School in 1945, and was then drafted into the Army Air Force, where he served from 1945-1947, during World War II. He married Geraldine Benson on March 12, 1971. She preceded him in death on March 17, 2016. Paul was a farmer as a young man from 1971 to 1988, as well as being a rural and town mail carrier for the postal service for 32 years. After retirement, he did construction work. Paul was on the Board of Directors for the Fairmount Museum, and a member of the Fairmount American Legion.
Paul is survived by his children; Rick (Pam) Haynes and Lana Bayless, both of Fairmount; Cindy (Randy) Cain, Indianapolis, Phillip E. (Michelle) Johnson, Warsaw, IN and Brenda (Bob) Hughes, Ft. Wayne; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine; step-son, Robert C. Johnson; and sister, Joan Brewer.
The family would like to thank IU Health Hospice for all of their care and support.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana, where private services will be held. A public celebration of life will take place a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to an animal shelter of the donors choice.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"Nancy Wood"
"So sorry to see a good man go. Paul always had a great smile!Prayers to theFamily!"
"Rick,I am extending condolences from Mark and me but also for my brother Rick. I know you and he were good friends at one time. I was sorry to read of your Dad's passing. He was a very likable guy. God be with you."
"VERYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Sorry For Your Loss He Was On Great Man"
"He Was A Great Man"
"Rick,Im so sorry, Rick. My sympathy to you and your family."
"Paul was such a great guy! I have so many memories growing up of our families spending time together. My parents thought so much of him. He always had a big smile and kind word when I saw him. Cathy. May you find comfort in your remembrances and peace in knowing he was greeted by many who welcomed him to his Heavenly home. Cathy and Mike"