John Cole Kinard Haynie's Obituary
Cole Haynie, 27, of Loganville, GA, passed away peacefully from complications related to the fluon Saturday, January 25th, 2020.
Adored husband of Lyn Haynie. Cherished son of Julie Jones (mother), Randy Jones(stepfather), Tim Haynie (father), and Jennifer Haynie (stepmother). Beloved grandson of Lee &Debbie Morris, and Bonita Harden and Vernon Haynie(deceased). Loving brother of DanielleHaynie, Austin Eller, Jacob Harrington, Abigail Haynie, and Randy Lee Jones. Survived bymany others, including niece Ryann Meeler, nephew Deuce Rodman, cousins Deborah Hobbs,Madison Kinard, Morgan Kinard & Mason Kinard, Brendan Jourdan, Aaron Jourdan; Aunt MartieKinard and Uncle Al, Aunt Kathy Kinard, Uncle Tommy Jourdan, Aunt Katrina Jourdan, andother extended family members, along with his brothers and sisters in blue.
Cole was a two-time childhood cancer survivor of Hodgkin's Lymphoma, where he showed hisstrength, determination and perseverance; qualities which he has continued to show throughoutthe rest of his fulfilling life. He graduated from Salem High School, Conyers, GA, in 2011, andthen began his career at the Rockdale County Sheriff's Department in January 2012. Hebecame a certified sheriff's deputy in March 2014 and, from that time on, was extremely proudto serve the community he grew up in. Soon after starting his career he married the love of hislife and high school sweetheart in June 2012. They have raised three dogs together: Georgia,Bentley, and Allie. During his free time, Cole loved to travel with his wife, throw parties where hegot to play cornhole, shoot guns, and most importantly to spend time with friends and family.Most also know him as an avid sports fan (probably the biggest one you've ever met), hespecifically followed the New England Patriots (he would want a 28-3 reference here), theGeorgia Bulldogs, the Atlanta Braves and Nascar.
Cole's infectious smile that lights up a room, his famous arm stretched wave, and ability to nevermeet a stranger without making them a friend is what made him loved by so many. Although hislife was not nearly long enough for us, his impact on each of you will live on for the rest of time.All of our love. #HaynieStrong
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