John Allen Haynesworth, 76, died Sunday, May 4, 2014, at his home.
Born Aug. 14, 1937, in the Bloomville community of Clarendon County, he was a son of the late David and Lila Mae Hatfield Haynesworth. He attended Clarendon School District 2 schools, graduating from Manning Training School in 1956. He joined the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged after 20 years and 17 days of distinguished services. He received an industrial maintenance diploma from Sumter Area Technical College. He was a faithful member of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, where he served on the senior choir and trustee board. He was also a member of Brotherly Love Lodge No. 99.
Survivors are his brother, George (Denise) Haynesworth of Temple Hills, Maryland; two sons, Leon Walker of Columbia and John (Paula) Haynesworth of California; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Ruby Ridgill of Alcolu.
Celebratory services for Mr. Haynesworth will be held at 4 p.m. today at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, 105 Dinkins St. in Manning, with the Rev. George P. Windley, pastor, officiating, and the Rev. Albert Brogdon and the Rev. David Haynesworth assisting. Burial will follow in Goodwill Baptist Church cemetery, 1329 Goodwill Road in Manning.
Mr. Haynesworth will lie in repose one hour prior to funeral time.
The family will receive friends at his residence, 214 Reardon St., Manning.
These services have been entrusted to Samuels Funeral Home LLC of Manning.
