Joseph Haynes Brabham

May 15, 2013

Joseph Haynes Brabham, 85, of Jay, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013, with his family by his side. A native of Enterprise, AL, Haynes’ 35 year career as an educator brought him to Jay, where he retired to spend time with those he loved. Well known for finding humor anywhere he looked, he never met a stranger and always loved a good joke. A gifted athlete, he enjoyed a lifelong love of tennis, especially when he was winning.

Haynes was preceded in death by his three brothers, John, Clifton, and Leontz Brabham; two sisters, Inez Enter and Margaret Moseley; son, Stanley Robert Brabham; and his parents, Robert and Kate Brabham.

Haynes leaves behind his wife, Emily, of 56 years; two sons, Mark (Sonja) Brabham, and Matt (Lori) Brabham; daughter, Lynne (Chris) McDonald; seven grandchildren, Robert, Shelton, Steven, Tyler, Garrett, Logan and Katie; three sisters, Lavonne Brown, Jane Waters, and Kathryn Anderson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2013, at Jay Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Earl Greene officiating.

Graveside services will be Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Holly Hill Cemetery in Port St. Joe, FL at 3 p.m.

Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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