Frank Haynes, 84, of South Charleston, formerly of Frankfort, KY, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Harmony South Ridge.
Frank was an active member of the Capital City Christian Church in Frankfort, KY, where he taught Sunday School for many years. He was a United States Army Colonel who proudly served his country for 30 years. He was commissioned through the ROTC program at Texas A & M University. Following completion of the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Airborne School, and Ranger School, he served 3 tours in Vietnam. Later he served as an instructor at the Army Primary Helicopter School. In 1982, he was assigned to Fort Knox, Kentucky where he helped develop and test the AH-64 Apache and OH-58 (AHIP) Kiowa. He finished his 30 years as Inspector General of the Kentucky National Guard, retiring May 31, 1992. After retiring from the military, he was a cattle farmer in Frankfort, KY, where he loved helping his friends and neighbors. Frank also later retired from Southern States and was a member of the local Cattleman’s Association. He was proud to be an active member of the Frankfort VFW Post #4075. Frank loved God, family, friends, and country.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Jimmie; parents, Huel & Ruby Meeler Haynes; and seven siblings.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Tom) Minturn and their children, Addalyn and Lillian; son, Jeff (Jennifer) Gnerlich.
Graveside service with full military honors performed by Frankfort VFW Post #4075 will be at 1:30pm, Friday, August 2, 2024, at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliffe, KY with Pastor Jon Sutphin officiating.
Jennifer, I want you to know each time your daddy called to check up on us he was so proud of you and being a grandpa was everything to him. He had so much joy when he spoke about spending time with his grand kids and when he spoke about you and your accomplishments in life. He loved you and your family so very much. And I promise you I am telling you the truth so please know he is looking down with pride as he wil be watching over you and your family. The Lord just needed another angel in heaven so he took your dad and my uncle but he isn’t gone forever. He might be gone physically but he will remain in your heart forever. Again I will be praying for you and your family daily.
Jennifer,
I am so sorry to hear about uncle frank passing. Please email me so I can send you my address abd phone number. I am the daughter of Patsy (Haynes)your dads youngest sister and John Urquhart. I know how you are feeling right now and I would love to be there for you. I know our family is getting smaller but I would love to get into contact with you. I have always cared about you and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jennifer,
We were so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We know you and the family will miss him very much. I could always see the pride and love he had for you when I would speak with him. His patriotism was a great inspiration. Debbie and I will hold you and the rest of the family in our prayers.
Jennifer and family – I am so very sorry to hear of your dad’s death. He was a wonderful Christian man your parents were an example of living a Christian life. I miss you all so much don’t forget your Frankfort roots. You have my thoughts and prayers may God bless you! Debbieyounghenry
We send our heart felt condolences and prayers to the family and friends may he Rest In Peace