Warner Baxter Hayles Sr. (Bunny) was born in Mandeville, Manchester Jamaica to Violet and Noel Hayles on April 4, 1938 and he passed away on January 13, 2019.  The youngest of four siblings, beginning with Gloria, Jack, Roy and then Warner.

In his early years, Warner attended the Mandeville Primary School.  He later attended West Indies Training College, where he obtained his electrical knowledge. He later went on to work for the Alcan Bauxite Company for years.

On December 20, 1958, Warner married Pamela Elliott.  They were blessed to have five children. The eldest and their only daughter, Anna Marie.  Their four sons, Robert, Anthony, Warner Jr. and Andrew.  

In the late 60s, Warner moved to the United States and resided in Brooklyn, New York and later Queens, New York.  During this time, he worked at Beth Israel Hospital for many years employed as an electrician in the engineering department.  He was talented and dedicated to his career.  He worked his way up to management and headed up the electrical department. 

Warner retired at the age of 70. He purchased a beautiful home in Tampa, Florida, where he resided with his wife Pamela.  In Tampa, they enjoyed living near their sons Anthony and the late Warner Jr.  During his early retirement, Warner kept busy with home projects and he took pride in gardening and caring for his yard. Some things he enjoyed were taking walks, trips to Home Depot, chatting with neighbors and anyone he could strike up a conversation with.

After his health began to fail, Warner was relocated to Atlanta to be near his son Andrew, who remained devoted and attentive to his father’s care until he passed away.  Warner spent his final days being cared for by his wife Pamela and he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Warner is survived by his wife Pamela, his four remaining children, Anna Marie, Robert, Anthony, Andrew, his many grandchildren and great grandchildren. His brother Roy, his nieces and nephews, and a host of other loving relatives and friends.  Warner has gone home to glory. He will be greatly missed by all whom he knew throughout his life.  His memory will be forever cherished.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 25th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood Boulevard Chapel. Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 26th, 10:00 a.m. at Sunshine Cathedral Church located at 1480 SW 9th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315. Interment will follow at Lauderdale Memorial Park Cemetery at 2001 SW 4th Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315.