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Rev George Edward Haynsworth

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Birth	:	25 Oct 1922 Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	24 Nov 2012 James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Church of the Holy Cross Cemetery, Stateburg, Sumter County, USA
Coordinate	:	33.9529340, -80.5319160
Description	:	The Right Reverend George Edward Haynsworth, of James Island, husband of Elizabeth (Babbie) Veronee Haynsworth, passed away November 24, 2012. Born in Sumter, SC, October 25, 1922, he is the son of the late Joseph Herbert Haynsworth and Katherine Rees Sumter. Bishop Haynsworth began college at the Citadel in 1940 but was called into active duty during WWII. Upon returning from the war he graduated from the Citadel, Class of 1944. While attending Sewanee: University of the South he spent his summers as a counselor at Camp St. Christopher where he met his wife, Babbie, who was the camp nurse.... Read More	The Right Reverend George Edward Haynsworth, of James Island, husband of Elizabeth (Babbie) Veronee Haynsworth, passed away November 24, 2012. Born in Sumter, SC, October 25, 1922, he is the son of the late Joseph Herbert Haynsworth and Katherine Rees Sumter. Bishop Haynsworth began college at the Citadel in 1940 but was called into active duty during WWII. Upon returning from the war he graduated from the Citadel, Class of 1944. While attending Sewanee: University of the South he spent his summers as a counselor at Camp St. Christopher where he met his wife, Babbie, who was the camp nurse. Bishop Haynsworth received his theological degree from the University of the South in 1949. He was ordained a priest in 1950. He served as a priest in SC and Savannah, GA. In 1960, led to serve as a missionary in Central America he ministered to the people of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. He was ordained bishop of Nicaragua and El Salvador in 1968. Upon returning to the States Bishop Haynsworth served as the Presiding Bishop Executive for Latin America in New York. He was called to become Assistant Bishop of South Carolina in 1980. Several years after retirement, he and Babbie, settled at Bishop Gadsden. Bishop Haynsworth was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He loved the Lord and spent his life humbly serving and spreading God's word throughout the world. Surviving is his wife of 64 years, Babbie, and his sons George E. Haynsworth Jr. of Johns Island, SC, Richard D. Haynsworth (Nancy) of James Island, SC, Stephen A. Haynsworth (Cindy) of Johns Island, SC; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., November 28, 2012 at The Chapel at Bishop Gadsden. Celebrating will be Bishop Lawrence and eulogy by Bishop Allison. Following the service there will be a reception at Bishop Gadsden. Burial will follow at the Church of the Holy Cross in Stateburg, SC, at 3:30 p.m.

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Where is Rev George Edward Haynsworth's memorial?
Rev George Edward Haynsworth's memorial is located at: Church of the Holy Cross Cemetery, Stateburg, Sumter County, USA.
When did Rev George Edward Haynsworth death?
Rev George Edward Haynsworth death on 24 Nov 2012 in James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev George Edward Haynsworth's memorial?
Latitude: 33.9529340
Longitude: -80.5319160

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Herbert Haynsworth

(1878 - 1939)

Katherine Rees Sumter Haynsworth

(1881 - 1939)

Spouse

Sarah Elizabeth “Babie” Veronee Haynsworth

(1919 - 2013)

Siblings

Rev Waties Rees Haynsworth

(1913 - 2008)

Children

Joseph Herbert Haynsworth

(1950 - 1951)

John Sumter Haynsworth

(1952 - 1955)

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