Edward Lindy Haynes, 71, of Rockmart, Georgia, went to eternity with Jesus on January 4, 2019.

Ed was born on May 31, 1947 in Talladega, Alabama. He graduated from Munford High School in 1965 and entered the United States Marine Corps where he served in Vietnam. He married Sally Wilcox in 1970. He retired after 30 years from Bellsouth. Ed was a resident of Alabama until 2000, when he moved to Georgia. He settled in Polk County in 2016. He was a certified massage therapist and kettle bell instructor.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Brewer Haynes, his father, Herbert Lawson Haynes, and his brother, Herbert Brewer Haynes.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Wilcox Haynes, his children, Adam Haynes (Kristen) and Alyson Reaves (Chris), three grandchildren, Ava Reaves, Reagan Haynes, and Bowen Haynes, his brother, William "Bill" Haynes (Beth), and one uncle, Robert "Bobby" Haynes (Peggy).

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 8, at 4:00 pm, at Grace Presbyterian Church in Cedartown, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church.

Messages of condolence can be made to the family by visiting our website and signing the online guestbook at gammagefh.com.

The Olin L. Gammage and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for Mr. Edward Lindy Haynes.