Harold W. Haines, 78, of New Whiteland, IN passed away on Sunday May 24, 2026 at University Heights Health and Living Community in Indianapolis, IN.

He was born July 17, 1947 in Franklin, IN to Harold K. and Ruby (Walker) Haines and was raised in Brown County, IN.  Harold married Janice K. (Woods) Haines and were married for 61 years.

He was a 1965 graduate of Brown County High School.

Harold worked in construction his whole life. He was a member of Carpenters Local #60 for several years. He later worked as head of maintenance at the Johnson County Parks Department for 17 years retiring in 2011.

He enjoyed NASCAR racing, watching football and basketball.

Survivors include his wife Janice K. (Woods) Haines of New Whiteland, IN, three sons Harold E. Haines of Rockville, IN, Kenneth Haines (Christy) of Martinsville, IN and Anthony Haines (Shannon) of Camby, IN, his daughter Kristel Haines of Greenwood, IN, two brothers Terry Haines of Edinburgh, IN and Rick Haines of Brown County, IN, a sister Judy Newkirk of Edinburgh, IN, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Larry Eugene Haines, two half-brothers Jim Haines and Jarel T. Haines, his grandson Isaiah W. Haines, and a great granddaughter Zoey Faith Lipp.

No services will be conducted.

Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN 46131.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com.  Information 317-738-0202.