Michael Haynes

Michael Haynes, 56, of Indianapolis, Indiana, gained his wings on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He was born on November 10, 1960 in Richmond, Virginia, the son of the late Eddie and Evelyn Haynes. After graduating from John F. Kennedy High School, he worked various jobs before joining the United States Army in 1992. While in the military, he served as a Finance Technician achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Michael was married to Elicia Leeper or September 17, 1988. Of this union, became two children, Ashley and Damein.

He was employed at Defense Finance and Accounting Services from 1996 until the time of his passing. Nicknamed, Mike, he was well known as the 'die-hard Cowboys fan.' Mike was a great and loveable man who was sometimes called the 'best supervisor in Military Pay.'

Michael was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and son. He enjoyed cooking, racquetball, westerns, comics, Dallas Cowboys, and the Big Bang Theory. We all loved him dearly but God loved him best.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Evelyn and his brothers, David, James, and Louis. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Elicia; daughter, Ashley; son, Damein (Tashia); granddaughters, Austyn and Avery; Aunt (Mother), Willie Mae Quattlebaum; brothers, Willie (Gwen) and Phillip; sisters, Eula and Vivian (Mike); mother-in-law, Joyce Leeper; father-in-law, Howard Leeper; devoted nieces, Tonya (Todd) and D'juanu (Matt); devoted cousin Ellen (Richard); 5 sister-in-laws; 4 brother-in-laws; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

A Memorial Gathering was held at Lavenia and Summers Home For Funerals 5811 E. 38th Street Indianapolis IN 46218 at 11:00:00 AM on 9/2/2017.

A Celebration of Life was held at Lavenia and Summers Home For Funerals 5811 E. 38th Street Indianapolis IN 46218 at 12:00:00 PM on 9/2/2017.