Robert Stephen Haynie (Bob) was born to Dorothy J. and Robert G. Haynie on January 3, 1954 in Hunstanton, England. In 1956 Dorothy, Carol and Bob moved back to Knoxville.

Personal issues seemed to plague Bob. He dropped out of high school in the 10th grade and enlisted in the Navy. Following his discharge, he traveled back and forth between Knoxville and his father’s home in Arizona.

Bob obtained his GED in 1986 and in 1992 he became a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, a job he loved. He lived in Des Moines and spent 17 years as a counselor in various residential and outpatient programs, with both adolescents and adults. Due to multiple health issues, Bob had to stop working a couple of years ago. His most recent employment was with the Hy-Vee Pharmacy, delivering prescriptions to customers. Bob liked to play pool, golf and softball until his health no longer allowed. He also loved antiques, collected race cars and small scale model cars, and riding his Harley.

He passed away on Monday, December 21, 2009 at his home at the age of 55 years, 11 months and 18 days.

Bob is preceded in death by his mother and a nephew, Bradley Troendle.

He is survived by his sister, Carol (Dave) Troendle and nephew, Scott Troendle, of Knoxville, as well as many friends in Des Moines and Knoxville.