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Donnell Haynes Obituary

Donnell W. Haynes

Donnell was born June 10, 1965, in California, and raised by Connie Haynes in Cleveland, Ohio. He died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Cleveland. He is survived by wife, Sylvia Spikes- Haynes; two daughters, Sirenia Wagner and Heaven Haynes; two stepsons, Damian Spikes and Travon Mixon; 12 grandchildren; brothers, Robert Haynes and Ronald Curry; sisters, Katherine O'Bey, Michelle Stokley, and Pamela Knowles. He is also survived by sisters-in law, Kay Terrell and Michelle Brown; and brothers-in-law, Anthony, Tracy, Jesse, Troy, and Michael Spikes. He leaves to cherish his memories, a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Proceeding him in death are brothers, Jessie D. Haynes and George Haynes; and sisters, Ivonia Lett and Emma Jane Cooper.

A Celebration of Life will be at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on May 16, 2025.

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