ANTHONY CHRIS HAYNES
Anthony Chris Haynes’ extraordinary life was cut short Aug. 12, 2022.
Though his absence is and will be mourned for a long time to come by all of us who know and love him, he is resting (maybe for the first time ever) peacefully in heaven.
Chris was born July 19, 1964, in Knoxville to parents Jerry Lynn Haynes and Dixie Pearl Haynes.
He is survived by: Wife, Karen Denise Haynes; children, Brandon (Ashley) Haynes and Megan (Aaron) Jenkins; mother, Dixie Haynes; siblings, Jerry Lynn (Debra) Haynes Jr., Vana (David) DeMarinis, and Charlotte (Andy) Roberts; beloved grandchildren, Hadlee, Booth, and Haynes Jenkins, and Briley and Bristol Haynes; and many other close friends who he considered his family.
He was preceded in death by: Father, Jerry Haynes; and sister, Labrisca Idles.
His grandchildren were the light of his life, and he was absolutely the light of theirs. He was a loyal employee of Y-12 National Security Complex since 1986.
Receiving of friends will be held at Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs, from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, with a service to follow.
Funeral procession will begin at Premier Sharp Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, with Chris’s final resting place at Long Cemetery in Clinton.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Knox County Rescue Squad at https://knoxcountyrescue.org/donate-now/.
Premier Sharp Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Haynes family. www.sharpfh.com.