Charles Thomas Haynes, a native of Atlanta, passed away on Feb. 12, 2020 at the age of 99. He was the son of Ruth and James Lyod Haynes. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Marguerite Shingler Haynes. He is survived by his daughter Laura Haynes Jacobson, son-in-law George Jacobson, and nephews, William J. Haynes and The Rev. D. Fredrick Lindstrom, Jr.
Charles graduated from Tech High and received a BBA from UGA in 1942. He was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army Calvary from 1942-1947. Captain Haynes was a Judge Advocate General and worked directly under General Douglas MacArthur on the Island of Leyte in the Philippines.
During his 31 year career in the FBI, he was a Special Agent, Field Supervisor, and Inspector. After retirement, Charles worked as Corporate Security Director of John H. Harland Co. for 13 years and lectured on check fraud. Charles served as President of the Atlanta Chapter of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, President of the Georgia Association of Security Professionals, Vice-President of Atlanta Metropol, Chairman for the Law Enforcement Liaison Committee for the American Society for Industrial Security, and member of Georgia Association of Chief of Police, and International Association of Chief of Police.
“The Captain” enjoyed boating and water skiing. He was a member of PRUM Church. After moving to Lenbrook Square in 2003, he enjoyed dancing.
In lieu of flowers please send contributions to The Atlanta Humane Society at 981 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 or The Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI at 3717 Fettler Park Drive, Dumfries, VA 22025-2048.
Visitation will be held at H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Funeral home in Brookhaven, GA. on February 23rd from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. A private Graveside Service will be held.
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