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Murfreesboro Today
By the People, for the People
Reuben C. Haynes, Lifelong Rutherford County Resident, Passes Away at 79
Haynes served in the Vietnam War and was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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Reuben C. Haynes, a 79-year-old lifelong resident of Rutherford County, Tennessee, passed away on February 11, 2026 at NHC of Murfreesboro. Haynes served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church. He is survived by his brother, George Haynes, and many nieces and nephews.
Why it matters
Haynes' passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and veteran who lived his entire life in Rutherford County. His obituary provides a glimpse into the life of an ordinary yet dedicated citizen who served his country and church.
The details
Reuben C. Haynes was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and a retired farmer and roofer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex Haynes and Dora Blye Haynes, as well as several siblings. Haynes is survived by his brother, George Haynes, and many nieces and nephews.
- Reuben C. Haynes passed away on February 11, 2026.
- No service is planned at this time.
The players
Reuben C. Haynes
A 79-year-old lifelong resident of Rutherford County, Tennessee who served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Cedar Grove United Methodist Church.
George Haynes
Reuben C. Haynes' surviving brother.
The takeaway
Reuben C. Haynes' obituary highlights the life of an ordinary yet dedicated community member and veteran who spent his entire life in Rutherford County, Tennessee, serving his country and church.
