Robert Ray Haymes, 77, a Clermont, FL resident, since December 2012 and a former Milford, OH resident, passed away at his home on January 18, 2013 with his family at his bedside. He was born August 6, 1935 in Benton, KY; son of Delza Darnell & Benjamin Haymes. He served in the US Army and on November 6, 1965 was joined in marriage to Diana Palmer in Loveland, OH. He was a social worker for the State of Ohio. His sister, Geraldine Rape, preceded him in death, as did his parents. Surviving is his wife, Diana; children Jennifer Miracle & husband Anthony, Winter Garden, FL; Jeffrey Haymes, Milford, OH & Timothy Haymes & wife Dalys, Jacksonville, FL & grandchildren Julian & Katherine Miracle.



The funeral service for Mr. Haymes will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Becker Family Funeral Home with visitation for one hour prior to the service time. Minister Barry Hudson will offficiate. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Flowers are welcome and/or the family suggests memorial contributions in his name to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778. BECKER FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 806 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont, FL 34711. Guestbook at beckerfamilyfuneral.com. A memorial service will be arranged in Cincinnati at a future date.