Mr. William Finley "Bill" Haynes

September 23, 1930 - November 7, 2019

Mr. William Finley “Bill” Haynes, age 89, a native of Moundsville, WV and a resident of Robertsdale, Alabama passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. At the age of 17, Mr. Haynes joined the United States Army. He retired from the Army after serving 20 years. Mr. Haynes was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam Conflict and was wounded in both. He was presented with many awards and commendations during his distinguished military career. Mr. Haynes was then the Assistant Commandant at Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL. And in 1970 he began a second career with the State of Alabama as an Alabama Marine Police. He retired from the state with 20 years of service. Mr. Haynes was a member of The Alabama Peace Officers Association. He was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Vergil Haynes; son, William F. “Bill” Haynes, Jr. and is survived by daughter, Brenda (Jimmy) Johnson; son, Bob (Susan Alms) Haynes; two grandchildren, Brandon (Amber) Johnson and Bobby Haynes and a great grandchild, River Johnson. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time.