Larry Eugene Haynes, 86, enjoyed extensive cruising and travel

Larry Eugene Haynes, 86, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2019.

He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Larry went on to obtain a degree from North Carolina State University, and, after graduating, he moved to Newport News and worked at the Newport News Shipyard for 37 years.

Upon retiring, he enjoyed extensive cruising and travel with his wife, and he especially enjoyed watching the Washington Nationals win the World Series.

Larry was preceded in death by his 12 brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Anne; sons, Richard, Kenneth and Robert Haynes; daughter, Teresa Herrin; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Yolanda Haynes.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11, at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Miners Road, Suffolk.

Share online condolences with the family at Peninsula Funeral Home.

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