Deacon George Samuel Haymes of South Boston, VA died Thursday, March 2nd at the age of 89.

Deacon Haymes was born in Halifax County, VA on January 2, 1934 to the late Cornell Hester Haymes and Maria Robertson Haymes and was married to Lillian Jones Haymes. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and was a United States Army Veteran. Deacon Haymes retired from J.P. Stevens after 34 years of service.

Deacon Haymes is survived by his wife, Lillian Haymes of the home; (1) daughter: Cheryl H. Terry (Dwight); (2) grandsons: Bernard O. Terry and Tyrone M. Terry (Sierra); (4) great grandchildren; (1) brother: Spencer Haymes (Arlease); (3) sisters: Elizabeth H. Clement, Katie Haymes and Brenda H. Knight; (1) aunt: Eva Robertson and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including Charles Cheek and the Hyco Community.

Funeral services for Deacon George Samuel Haymes will be Friday, March 10th at noon at First Baptist Church, Ferry Street, South Boston with Rev. Frederick Eily, eulogist. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors.

Public viewing for family and friends will be Thursday from noon until 6:00 p.m. at Jeffress Funeral Home.

Funeral services are provided by Jeffress Funeral Home, 2000 North Main Street, South Boston, VA.