Mr. Edward "Ed" Lenox Haymans died unexpectedly in St. Vincent's Hospital on June 22nd, 2018, in Jacksonville, Fla., at the age of 78.
    Ed is survived by his wife, Susan "Susie" Braswell Haymans; daughter, Cathy Haymans Wolters (Jeffery) of Ellijay, Ga.; stepdaughter, Brynn Grant Feathers (Tim) of Savannah, Ga.; stepsons, Jeff and Matthew Grant; granddaughters, Caila Perry Hart (James), Sydney Victoria Perry and Taylor Dawn Wolters; grandson, Edward Lenox "Trey" Haymans III (Heather); great-grandchildren, Emily, Brayden and a granddaughter on the way.
    He is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oakland Haymans of Fleming, Ga.; and his son, Edward Lenox "Eddie" Haymans Jr. (widow, Kim) of Columbus, Ga.
    Ed was born on September 17th, 1939, in Fleming, Ga., to Henry Oakland Haymans and Nathleen Coffer Haymans. He graduated from Bradwell High School in 1957, attended Brewton Parker College and studied business at Georgia Southern University.
    Ed was proud to be instrumental in promoting Georgia Southern athletics.
    He married Susan "Susie" Braswell Haymans in February of 1992. He was employed with Coastal Utilities for 38 years and retired as the administrative vice president and controller.
    Ed believed in giving back to the community and dedicated his time over the years to the following: The Hospital Authority (served several years, chairman two years), Southern Booster Club, Harvey Overton Booster's Club (served as president one year), Bryant Foundation (served as president), Peach State Chapter (ITPA president one year), Hinesville Jaycees, Liberty County Farm Bureau (board) and Sutherland Buff H.O.A. (board member).
    In addition to serving his community, he had many hobbies, which included riding horses, fishing, golf and coaching Little League.
    He was an active and dedicated member of the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church.
    Visitation was held Tuesday, June 26th, 2018, at Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel from 10 a.m. until noon.
    The funeral service followed at 1 p.m. at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Fleming, Ga., with the Rev. Janet Odegaard and the Rev. Bill Lee officiating. Brial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
    Pallbearers were Gerald DeLoach, Ronny Waller, Sidney Miles, Alfred Woods, Moe Gill, Jimmy Martin, Jeff Mobley, David Rogers and Edward Lenox "Trey" Haymans III.
    Ed's special friends, M.L. Coffer, the late Don Martin and the late Jimmy Mobley were represented by their sons and son-in-law.
    In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Mt. Olivet Building Fund, 667 Mt. Olivet Church Road, Fleming, GA 31309.
    Online condolences may be made at www.carteroglethorpe.com/Obituary/EdHaymans.
    The family would like to thank Intrepid Home Health Care & Coastal Home Care for their outstanding efforts and dedication during his brief illness.
 
Statesboro Herald, June 28, 2018
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