Ronald J Haynes has passed away after a long battle with cancer. This journey has had many ups and downs filled with hope and despair. Ron graciously walked his path full of faith. He touched so many lives during his all-too-short 38 years. Ron was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 18, 1980. From a young age, Ron had a zest for life and was very active in sports and supported local teams; the Detroit Tigers, Lions, Wings and U of M. Many of his buddies would tell stories of his "Glory Days" when Ron wrestled, played football and baseball. All these stories had one thing in common: a man's strong will, determination and mental strength. These traits characterized the man Ron grew up to be. Ron valiantly served in the United States Air Force from 2002 - 2008, and met Alison Lessenger in late 2008. In March of 2009, Ron entered his first victorious battle with cancer. Alison was there by his side, and the two were happily married on May 22, 2010. Together, they built a family and settled in Caledonia, Michigan where Ron found a job he loved for a company that fully supported him and his family through this journey; Grand Rapids Metrology. Ron was active in the youth and children's ministries at their local church, Thornapple Valley Church (Middleville campus). Ron enjoyed coaching, watching and cheering on his children in sports, criticizing his wife's driving, and loved being surrounded by family and friends. Ron was a loyal and loving husband, father, son and friend and will be so dearly missed. He leaves behind, his wife Alison (Lessenger) Haynes; his son Benjamin; two young daughters Brianna and Charley; his parents Ralph and Sheryl Haynes; his brother Tom Haynes; father and mother-in-law, Brian and Fran Lessenger; sister-in-law, Andrea (Lessenger) Woerly and Craig Hackett; sister-in-law Amberly (Lessenger) Ziegenhorn and husband Luke; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and a nephew. Ron was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ronald and Grace Haynes and Garland and Patricia Allison; his Aunt Lorie Barnes and Uncle Daniel (Dan) Haynes. Visitation services will be held at Thornapple Valley Church, Hastings Campus: 2750 M-43 Hastings, MI, 49058 on Friday Feb 15th from 5pm-8pm and Saturday Feb 16th from 10am - 1pm. To honor Ron and his love for all things Michigan we would like to request if you are comfortable, wear U of M related sports gear. Seeing you Spartan or Iowa fans wearing U of M gear for a day would make his smile the brightest.



Service Information

Visitation
When: Friday, February 15, 2019 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Thornapple Valley Church - Hastings Campus
Address: 2750 M-43Hastings,Michigan 49058

Second Visitation
When: Saturday, February 16, 2019 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Thornapple Valley Church - Hastings Campus
Address: 2750 M-43Hastings,Michigan 49058