Robert W. Haynes

Mr. Robert Woodson Haynes was the second born son of Skylar and Ollie (Thompson) Haynes. He was born July 24, 1941 in Henry, Tennessee. Robert accepted Christ at an early age where he attended Henry Presbyterian Church in Henry, Tennessee. Robert was educated in the Tennessee school system. He exceled in school and served as his class of 1959 President. He graduated in 1959 from Central High School in Paris, Tennessee. 

Robert moved to Indianapolis after finishing high school and started his career working for the Indianapolis Athletic Club where he later became the Food and Beverage Director. He worked for the Indianapolis Athletic club for over 35 years. In 1997 he left The Athletic Club and went to work for Twin Lakes Golf Club where he was the Bar/Dining Room Manager. Robert worked for Twin Lakes Golf Club for over 25 years and retired in 2022.

Robert was very professional and had a special gift for handling people. He never talked about himself, but he always lifted everyone else. He was a spoiler; he spoiled his children and anything they needed he got it for them. He was all about business too and if there was a problem at the children’s schools, he was the one who would handle it. Robert enjoyed being around people and he loved to joke and have fun. He was always the life of the party. He enjoyed playing cards, reading books and playing his music. His favorite food was barbecue ribs. Robert enjoyed grilling out and feeding people and every year he would throw a huge end of the summer cookout and invite all his family members and friends. 

Robert met his wife, Karin (Demmings) Haynes, in 1983 and united in Holy Matrimony in 1985. From this union two daughters, Kara and Heather, were born. Robert also had two daughters, Delfine and Nicole, from a previous marriage. Robert’s wife called him “Rob”, his sister called him Robert, his daughters called him “Daddy”. His employers called him “Bob”, his staff called him Mr. Haynes, his grandchildren called him Papa and his nieces and nephew called him Uncle Rocky. Robert was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him, He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Norman Haynes. 

Robert took God's hand on January 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM and transitioned to his Heavenly home. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 40 years, Karin Haynes; daughters: Kara Haynes, Heather Gordon (Darrell), Delfine Haynes and Nicole Tibbs (Darrell); sister, Brooksie Wardlow; sisters in-law, Elois Taylor (Charles) and Tonia Holder; brother in-law, Meddie Demmings; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.