Walter Ellis Haynes

Walter was born in Pickens County. He was the son of the late Paul and Pearl Haynes and was the oldest of their nine children.

Always sacrificing to provide for his family, he often worked multiple jobs at the same time.

Much of his more than 50-year working career was with Sealtest Dairy Distributors and he ultimately retired from Burgess Transportation.

Walter was a member of Berea First Baptist Church. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. He leaves a legacy of how to live a life of faith through his example of freely giving his unconditional love in service to God, his family and everyone he met.

Walter is survived by the love of his life and wife of over 68 years, Bernice. He was a devoted father to his three children, Jim (Stephanie), Linda, and Lee; grandfather to Kelsey (Devan) and John (Molly); great grandfather to Rilynn and Jameson. He is also survived by his youngest brother Randall (Dawn).

A visitation for Walter will be held Monday, April 14, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM at Dillard Memorial Funeral Home, Pickens, South Carolina. A funeral service will begin at 3:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel with committal service to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.