Charles William “Bill” Haynes: Obituary

Charles William “Bill” Haynes (82). Passed away peacefully under hospice care surrounded by family on December 6th, 2018.

Bill was a loving husband to his soul-mate of 30 years and father and father-figure to so many. He had a Master’s Degree in Science Education from Florida State University and was a lifelong educator. He was also an Eagle Scout, private pilot, scuba diver, boater, sailor, fisherman, and under-water photographer, resulting in over 10,000 educational slides depicting the 3 dimensions of Florida, from the air, on the ground, and under water. He helped setup the Undersea Lab at Key Largo Marine Resources Development Foundation and the Marine Lab Education Program. He was past president and active for 30 years with FMSEA Florida Marine Science Education Assoc. and the founding and lifelong member of LEEF League of Environmental Educators in Florida. He was a beloved football coach and marine science teacher at Fort Lauderdale High School, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he eventually retired and so much more. After retirement, Bill moved with his wife full-time to the Florida Keys and later to Central Florida. Bill’s had a life-long love-affair with Florida. Gifts and donations in his name can be made to MRDF.org .

Survivors include his loving wife, Sande Haynes, daughter Laura, daughter Ginger and Son-and-Law Ken, Sons Chad, Jason, and Son-in-Law Byron, daughter Hena and Son-in-Law Dana, grandchildren Cody, Alyssa, Jennifer, and Chloe, great-grandchildren Lucas, Lilliana, Levi, and Delaney Jo, brother John Earl Haynes, and his dog Tippy II.