Haynes, Sr., Mark Steven (1960 - 2024)

HAYNES, SMITH, LORENCE

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/12/2024 at 18:38:58

Name of deceased: Mark Steven Haynes, Sr.

Aged: 63 yrs, 9 mo, 13 days

Residence: Avoca, IA

Born: Dec. 30, 1960; Omaha, Douglas County, NE

Died: Oct. 13, 2024; Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA

Funeral services: Monday, Oct. 21, 2024; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Significant other, Traci Smith of Avoca, IA; children: Jessica Haynes (spouse, Troy) of Avoca, IA, Mark (spouse, Doreen) Haynes, Jr. of Council Bluffs, IA, Jennifer Haynes (spouse, Jason) of Minden, IA, Steven Haynes, Brent Haynes, and Rebecca Haynes, all of Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Bill (spouse, Kathy) Haynes of Gretna, NE, Rick (spouse, Cindy) Haynes of FL, Tom (spouse, Sheri) Haynes of Omaha, NE, and Tracy (spouse, Cindy) Haynes of NM; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, William and Henrietta (nee Lorence) Haynes; brother, Dale Haynes

Education: Attended Gretna (NE) Elementary and High School

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: U. S. Army Reserves; was part of the 64 Charlie Motor Transport Operators with the 172 Rollins, Omaha, NE

Marriage: no information provided

Employment: After his military service, Mark went into the auto mechanic industry and worked in various auto fields. In 1996, he began working for Variety Distributors in Harlan, IA and held several positions within the company. Due to Mark's health issues, he had to resign after 27 years.

Hobbies/Interests: Enjoyed golfing (often with his brothers or grandkids), fishing, bowling leagues, garage sales and thrifting; liked playing various card games from poker to cribbage and canasta; like spending time watching the NASCAR races with Traci on Sundays. Had a talent for fixing or diagnosing issues with small engines and vehicles. Liked to try his luck on slot machine at the casino. He liked being around his kids and grandkids, and you could find them playing golf, baseball or bowling on the Wii, assembling puzzles, or taking everyone’s quarters during card game; had a great ear for good music, especially if it was country or classic rock and roll. Was a jack of all trades.

Sources: pauleyjones.com