Mr. Robert "Bobby" Guy Haynes

Robert “Bobby” Guy Haynes, 79, of Chapin, died Saturday, November 26, 2022. Born June 1, 1943, in Columbia, he was a son of the late Guy Henry Haynes, Jr. and Mary Poston Haynes. Retiring in 2001, Bobby enjoyed a successful career that spanned more than 3 decades in the food brokerage industry. His journey began in 1963 when his father hired him as a salesman with his company, Haynes-Grube Co. He received many accolades for his work but was most proud of being named the Retail Salesman of the Year in 1982 by the South Carolina Food Retailers Association, as a representative of Martha White Flour Company. Bobby was an avid golfer and member of the Mid Carolina Club in Prosperity. He also enjoyed fishing, cooking on the grill, and spending time with family and friends on Lake Murray. Bobby was a devoted Gamecock Club member who cheered for all sports at The University of South Carolina. Bobby helped his community, serving on advisory boards for the Irmo Police Department and Mid Carolina Cooperative. He enjoyed coaching both of his sons and his grandson in youth sports. He was a devoted Christian and charter member of Gateway Baptist Church in Irmo. He was a lover of all animals and was particularly fond of the many cats he and Debbie adopted and loved over the years. Bobby’s sense of humor, kindness, and love for his family and friends made him a special person. He never met a stranger and had many lifelong friends from his childhood including his years as a Shamrock at Eau Claire High School. His greatest love was his family, and he was especially proud of his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Debbie Haynes; sons, Chris Haynes (Shiela) of Irmo and Darin Haynes (Kim) of James Island; grandchildren, Kevin Haynes (Brianna) of Summerville, Michelle Haynes of Columbia, Morgan Haynes of James Island, and Abby Haynes of Brooklyn, NY; nephew, Alex Rimer (Tonya) of North Augusta; as well as his niece, Lisa Thibodeau (Billy) of Edgefield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Cathy Rimer, and his brother-in-law, George Rimer. The funeral service for Mr. Haynes will be held at 1 o’clock Friday, December 2nd in the Chapel at Gateway Baptist Church, 1651 Dutch Fork Rd, Irmo, SC 29063. Entombment will follow at Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 5400 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212. The family requests that family and friends wear Gamecock and/or garnet and black casual dress attire for the funeral in honor of Bobby’s love of his South Carolina Gamecocks. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 4 until 6 o’clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road ext., Columbia, SC 29223. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or your favorite charity in Bobby’s memory. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family.

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Mr. Robert "Bobby" Guy Haynes

June 1, 1943 - November 26, 2022