Billy J. Haines

Billy J. Haines, age 83, of Caledonia, MI, (formerly of  Metropolis, IL) went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 10, 2018.  He was born in Charleston, Missouri to John and Lamon Haines on April 20, 1935. Bill was farmer most of his life and a faithful husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He had a vibrant faith and was a very active member in his church, volunteering in leadership, singing and visiting members. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jerry in 2017. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Daphne and Joe Stearns; grandchildren, Sean Stearns, Ali and Jayson Bussa, Samuel Stearns, Anna Stearns, Steven Stearns; a  great-granddaughter, Berklee; great grandsons, Whitaker and Watson; brothers and sisters: Donil Haines, James and Sonja Haines, Dennis and Fran Haines, Janet and David Croney; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Howard Thomure, Bill and Delorse Harris, Cheryl Harris, Carla and Terry Huffman; many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 15, 12:00 p.m. at Kentwood Christian Church, 5841 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, with Pastor Patrick Gill officiating.   Relatives and friends may meet the family 10:30-12 noon Monday at the church.  There will also be visitation and funeral service at the Bailey Funeral Home, 705 N 1st St, Vienna, IL 62995, on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 10:30 - 12:00 p.m. with funeral service at 12:00 p.m.  Interment in Cypress Cemetery in Cypress, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Rehoboth A.F.C.