"Bud was my best friend all through high school. We both were Viet Nam Veterans. We lost touch over the years but I have thought of him often and was thrilled that he had made contact with me through Classmates.com on 2/25/2014 and sadly he passed 2 days later. I have fond memories of growing up together in Trenton and time spent with his parents. He will be sorely missed by all of us who knew him. He was an awesome basketball player earning him the nickname "Goose" (after Goose Tatem of the Harlem Globe Trotters) Fitting that he lived on Meadowlark - after Meadowlark Lemon of the same team! I know your soul was in heaven an hour before the devil knew you were dead! Rest in peace old friend. Lord comfort his family."
In loving memory of
Verlin Haynes
June 7, 1947 - February 27, 2014
Verlin "Bud" Haynes, age, 66 of Carlisle, Ohio passed away unexpectedly while playing his beloved sport of basketball the morning of Thursday, February 27, 2014. He was born June 7, 1947 in Elihu, Kentucky the son of Verlin and Eveline (Murphy) Haynes. He is preceded in death by his father, Verlin Haynes Sr. Bud is survived by his wife, Patricia A. (Gregory) Haynes; mother, Eveline (Murphy) Haynes; his 2 daughters, Erinn (Nick) Conness and Marcie D. Mullins; son Brendhan (Sarah) Haynes; 2 grandsons, Devan Mullins and Henry Conness; and father and mother-in-law, Wayne and Marie Gregory. Bud was employed with Hamilton County for 20+ years, was a member of Apostolic Mennonite Church and was an Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Bud played basketball throughout his life and was a silver-medalist in the 2011 Senior Olympics in Houston, Texas. Along with his love of basketball, Bud enjoyed fishing, gardening, reading, playing guitar and most importantly, time with his family, especially time spent at Cape Hatteras. Bud was a very kind-hearted man who will be greatly missed by many. Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 4, 2014 at 11am at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. Second St. Franklin, Ohio 45005, with Pastor Walt Philpot officiating. Visitation will be from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, March 3, 2014 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hamilton Central YMCA, 105 N. 2nd St. Hamilton, OH 45011. Please visit www.anderson-fh.com to send an online condolence.
Tributes
"Bud (or Verlin Jr.) was a tremendous member of the Hamilton BTW Sharks basketball program for the past 10 years or so. His 3 point shot was a deadly accurate jump shot (not the typical set shot that most seniors shoot) and the bank was always open from every angle for his patented pull-up jumper. More importantly, Bud ALWAYS brought a kind and friendly spirit with him into the gym that endeared him to all of us and to the vast majority of our opponents as well. Bud loved his Pat and his children and grandchildren beyond belief and I really appreciate the family for sharing him with us all these years. His memorable smile and his genuine nature will never be forgotten. I will close with a quote by the wise philosopher and theologian, St. Augustine, that reminds me of Bud: "Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, there is your happiness." Godspeed my friend. "
"I first met Bud about 8-10 years ago at the Booker T. Washington community center in Hamilton and have enjoyed playing basketball with him for all of those years. But, more importantly, I'll always remember him as a wonderful man who loved his family. He will be sorely missed."
"I thank my God in all my rememberance of you. Philippians 1:3 I will miss all your acts of kindness. Like sharing your bounty from your beautiful garden or rescuing me when my car stalled. my greatest memory is your gentle soul. Rest in Peace. "
"I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers."
"Erin and Nick and the entire Haynes family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. "
"I am so sorry for your loss and will keep the Haynes family in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. "
"I was re-introduced to Bud the day of his death as I played basketball with him that morning. Walt Philpot in introduced him to me as him as we had played against one another in 1965 as I played ball for Seven Mile. Bud seemed to be quite a gentleman and I regret I did not get to know him better but I sure he is in a better place. You have my deepest symphony!"
"All of us who have the pleasure of working with Erinn in Youth Services at the library would like to offer our sincerest condolences. We are thinking about your family and want you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. "
"I have the pleasure of knowing Erinn through Nick who works with me and I know how difficult this loss is for them. We want you to know we are here to support you during this time."
"I had the joy of working with Bud at Hamilton County for several years. I apologize for not being able to attend the services."
"I don't know Bud personally, but I work with Nick and have met Erinn. I'm so sorry for this tremendous loss and will keep you and your wonderful family in my thoughts and prayers. "
"I coached our girls T- ball with Bud. His coaching maturity taught me so much. The one thing that I was so impressed was watching his, I think, seventh grade basketball team.They had a 4 on 1 break, under the basket, and they passed it 5 times before they scored. WHAT UNSELFISH PLAY!! .......That is what BUD taught. .......the only thing that He knew was unselfish teamwork. GOD BLESS him and his family............"
"Although I only met Bud a couple times, I felt as if I knew a lot about him through the stories that Pat would tell us at work. I knew that he was a devoted family man and in turn his family loved him. I am sorry for his loss to Pat, Marcie, Erinn, Brendhan, Devon and Hank.."
"I worked with Bud for ten years at Hamilton County and I will truly miss him. No matter how hectic the day could be he was always the bright light in the office. May God continue to bless and keep each of you because he loved you all dearly."
"I will always remember Bud as one of the Brelsford Ave. basketball bunch. During our school years, especally high school, Bud would join me, Phil Adams, Steve Marshall, Terry Rosenfelder, Mike Hannah, and whoever else might come by, in an impromptu game of basketball. It was a good thing that our fathers installed lights for our backyard courts as our games would go on "forever." Bud was our genration's version of a leaper, he always pushed himself so he could jump higher than anyone, regardless of their size. I know that where he is now he is probably trying to get together a quick game. Bud was indeed a good friend. I can remember when he traveled to Fort Devens, Massachusetts to see me when I was stationed there. In those days that was not an easy trip and I truly appreciated his visit. Bud and his family, Verlin Sr. and Evelyn, were good friends of our family and they were quick to make us comfortable in their home. All of us will miss Bud and we pray that he is at peace now. "
"I have known Bud and Chuck for many years and will greatly miss seeing him outside playing his beloved sport and working in his garden. He loved working with his roses. His family is in my prayers."
"I will always remember Bud's wonderful sense of humor, and the way that he and Chuck (Wayne) would kid around. It was always entertaining and light hearted. He had great stories of his youth and the many adventures that defined it. He was such a good hearted soul, and I know The Lord is taking good care of him now. "