Our beloved brother, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2019 at the age of 62 years. He made a peaceful transition at Ascension St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan. Mr. Thomas “Tadpole” Haynes was born May 29, 1956 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of Cornelius and Lucille (Perry) Haynes.
Thomas was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan and he attended Saginaw Public Schools. He was employed with Genei Incorporation for several years. Thomas affectionately known as “Tadpole” was a master of dominoes and playing cards. He loved spending time with family and friends.
His memory will be cherished by his two sons, Thomas Satchell, Alpharetta, Georgia, Havien Gibson, Saginaw, Michigan; daughter, Janay Riley, Saginaw, Michigan; six grandchildren, Tray'vion, My'Angel, Havien Jr., Tay'Vien, Samuel, all of Saginaw, Michigan, Parker of Alpharetta, Georgia; great- grandchildren, Ma'Jor, Ma' Rhia, Saginaw, Michigan; brothers, David (Clydia) Perry, John, Roosevelt, Eugene Haynes, Saginaw, Michigan, Leroy Haynes, Nashville, Tennessee; sister, Georgia (Robert) Robinson, Defiance, Ohio; step- sisters, Rosetta Smith, Saginaw, Michigan, Vonnie Williams, Columbia, Tennessee; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including special friends Mary Riley, Sabrina Satchell, Anthony Futrell and Harriet Gibson.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Lucille (Perry) Haynes; grandparents, Harrison and Mammie Haynes, Dave and Ella Perry; two sisters, Minnie Lee Haynes, Lee Ella (Haynes) Brown; three brothers, Cornelius Jr., Bennie, Ray Haynes; two step- brothers, Arlee Williams, Ray Smith; two nieces, LaToya Haynes, Tara Robinson; one nephew, Monty Haynes; two great- nieces, Quentavina Williams and Jazelle Whitfield.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Ascension St. Mary's Hospital SICU 3rd floor for their care and support, Ivan E. Phillips and the Staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.
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