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J.P. Moore Mortuary Celebration Center
Date: 10-03-2026
Time: 11:00 AM
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Obituary
Arthur Lorinza Haynes, affectionately known by his family and loved ones as “Pop” and fondly known throughout the community as “The Sewing Machine Man,” was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. The son of the late Raymond Haynes and Mamie Moore, Arthur’s roots were firmly planted in Tallahassee’s Goodbread Community, where the values of hard work, faith, perseverance, and service helped shape the man he would become.
Arthur possessed a remarkable gift for working with his hands. What began as a God-given talent became a lifelong vocation and ultimately a legacy recognized throughout the community. For 28 years, he worked with the Singer Sewing Machine Company, mastering his craft and establishing a reputation for skill, dependability, and excellence. He later proudly became an entrepreneur as the owner and operator of Haynes Sewing Machine Repair & Service, where countless customers came to know and trust “The Sewing Machine Man.”
To Arthur, repairing sewing machines was more than simply a profession—it was a gift entrusted to him by God. With patience, precision, and years of experience, he could breathe new life into machines others thought were beyond repair. His work connected him with generations of families throughout Tallahassee and beyond, and the name Haynes Sewing Machine became synonymous with the craftsmanship and personal service that Arthur proudly provided.
Never afraid of an honest day’s work, Arthur’s professional journey also included 18 years of dedicated service as a Custodial Supervisor at Governor’s Square Mall. Across two distinguished careers and his years as a business owner, Arthur demonstrated an extraordinary work ethic. He understood that there was dignity in labor and took tremendous pride in providing for his family while using his talents to serve others.
Arthur’s life was also grounded in faith. He was a faithful member and Deacon of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, now Emmanuel Full Gospel Church, in Tallahassee. His service as a deacon reflected his commitment to God, his church, and his community. His faith was not merely something he professed—it was demonstrated through the way he worked, served, persevered, and cared for those around him.
Away from work, Arthur knew how to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. He loved fishing and playing golf, activities that afforded him moments of relaxation, fellowship, and plenty of stories to share. Yet among all the names by which he was known—businessman, deacon, craftsman, fisherman, golfer, and “The Sewing Machine Man”—perhaps none was more meaningful than “Pop.” It was a name spoken with affection by those who knew the warmth, wisdom, humor, and love of the man behind it.
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 91, Arthur completed his earthly journey and entered into eternal rest. His was a life spanning more than nine decades—a life of work and worship, family and fellowship, service and sacrifice. Though his familiar presence will be deeply missed, the work of his hands and the imprint of his life remain woven into the fabric of his family and the community he faithfully served.
Arthur was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Haynes; his beloved son, Allen “Leroy” Haynes; his parents, Raymond Haynes and Mamie Moore; and his siblings, Geraldine Moore, Edward Turner, Haywood Coefield Jr., and Deborah Parker.
Treasuring his precious memories are his daughters, Linda (Hodges) Haynes-Collins, Marcia (Irvin) Haynes-Miller, Shada (Shadrick) Haynes-Penny, Annglet Norton, Malissa (Anthony) Alexander, Malinda McIntyre, and Marika McIntyre; his sons, Arthur R. Haynes, Gregory Peters, Gerald (Mary) Peters Sr., and Dereck Norton; his sister, Dr. Mable Smith; his brothers, Marion (Jan) Turner and Lorin (Pamela) Coefield; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended relatives, friends, customers, and community members whose lives were touched by his presence.
Arthur Lorinza Haynes leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured merely in years, but in the lives he touched, the family he loved, the community he served, and the work of his hands. For decades, people knew exactly who was meant when they heard “The Sewing Machine Man.” His hands repaired machines, his labor provided for generations, his faith anchored his journey, and his life stitched together a legacy of service, perseverance, and love that time cannot unravel.
The craftsman’s hands may now be at rest, but the work of his life will endure for generations.
Arthur possessed a remarkable gift for working with his hands. What began as a God-given talent became a lifelong vocation and ultimately a legacy recognized throughout the community. For 28 years, he worked with the Singer Sewing Machine Company, mastering his craft and establishing a reputation for skill, dependability, and excellence. He later proudly became an entrepreneur as the owner and operator of Haynes Sewing Machine Repair & Service, where countless customers came to know and trust “The Sewing Machine Man.”
To Arthur, repairing sewing machines was more than simply a profession—it was a gift entrusted to him by God. With patience, precision, and years of experience, he could breathe new life into machines others thought were beyond repair. His work connected him with generations of families throughout Tallahassee and beyond, and the name Haynes Sewing Machine became synonymous with the craftsmanship and personal service that Arthur proudly provided.
Never afraid of an honest day’s work, Arthur’s professional journey also included 18 years of dedicated service as a Custodial Supervisor at Governor’s Square Mall. Across two distinguished careers and his years as a business owner, Arthur demonstrated an extraordinary work ethic. He understood that there was dignity in labor and took tremendous pride in providing for his family while using his talents to serve others.
Arthur’s life was also grounded in faith. He was a faithful member and Deacon of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, now Emmanuel Full Gospel Church, in Tallahassee. His service as a deacon reflected his commitment to God, his church, and his community. His faith was not merely something he professed—it was demonstrated through the way he worked, served, persevered, and cared for those around him.
Away from work, Arthur knew how to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. He loved fishing and playing golf, activities that afforded him moments of relaxation, fellowship, and plenty of stories to share. Yet among all the names by which he was known—businessman, deacon, craftsman, fisherman, golfer, and “The Sewing Machine Man”—perhaps none was more meaningful than “Pop.” It was a name spoken with affection by those who knew the warmth, wisdom, humor, and love of the man behind it.
On Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 91, Arthur completed his earthly journey and entered into eternal rest. His was a life spanning more than nine decades—a life of work and worship, family and fellowship, service and sacrifice. Though his familiar presence will be deeply missed, the work of his hands and the imprint of his life remain woven into the fabric of his family and the community he faithfully served.
Arthur was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Haynes; his beloved son, Allen “Leroy” Haynes; his parents, Raymond Haynes and Mamie Moore; and his siblings, Geraldine Moore, Edward Turner, Haywood Coefield Jr., and Deborah Parker.
Treasuring his precious memories are his daughters, Linda (Hodges) Haynes-Collins, Marcia (Irvin) Haynes-Miller, Shada (Shadrick) Haynes-Penny, Annglet Norton, Malissa (Anthony) Alexander, Malinda McIntyre, and Marika McIntyre; his sons, Arthur R. Haynes, Gregory Peters, Gerald (Mary) Peters Sr., and Dereck Norton; his sister, Dr. Mable Smith; his brothers, Marion (Jan) Turner and Lorin (Pamela) Coefield; ten grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended relatives, friends, customers, and community members whose lives were touched by his presence.
Arthur Lorinza Haynes leaves behind a legacy that cannot be measured merely in years, but in the lives he touched, the family he loved, the community he served, and the work of his hands. For decades, people knew exactly who was meant when they heard “The Sewing Machine Man.” His hands repaired machines, his labor provided for generations, his faith anchored his journey, and his life stitched together a legacy of service, perseverance, and love that time cannot unravel.
The craftsman’s hands may now be at rest, but the work of his life will endure for generations.