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WARREN -- On Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, our Heavenly Father called Winfred Hainesworth, aka "Wimp" and "Fred," home, where he has met his Savior and is now at peace.
Before he departed, he appeared to be looking out the window or at the television. It was neither. Something caught his attention, and he was staring at the closet like someone was standing there talking.
Wimp was born Sept. 5, 1937, in Warren, to parents Mary Potter of Columbia, Alabama, and Squire Hainesworth Sr. of Blacktown, Alabama. Wimp was the sixth of seven children, including one sister who died at birth, brothers Squire Hainesworth III, Wayne Hainesworth and Robert Lewis Hainesworth; and sisters, Hermione Hainesworth and Marilyn Hainesworth, all of whom preceded him in death.
As Wimp always stated, he "was the last of the Mohicans."
For those who never knew, Wimp was born handicapped and was not expected to survive past his 18th birthday. As you can see, it was not the decision of the doctors but the will of God that he outlasted all his siblings.
Wimp didn't like large gatherings and was a quiet, humble man. Now don't underestimate him; he would say things that might hurt your feelings, but he never meant any harm. He enjoyed watching what we now call old-fashioned movies, news and politics. He also enjoyed food, playing the quarter slot machines (one at a time), and by surprise, he loved listening to jazz and gospel music. He may have been quiet during conversations, but he was analyzing the subject before he spoke.
Wimp was not a lazy man. When he was able, the first thing he would do after getting out of bed in the morning was to make his bed. That was something he was taught and not a chore. In Wimp's early age, he received his father's Social Security disability checks, but that did not get him down. He was a humble but proud man despite controversy. Wimp wanted more out of life and wanted to work for honest pay.
He began working for the Warren City School District as a custodian, cleaning classrooms beginning February 29 (a leap year). He managed to purchase a home, which he said was in honor of his mother because she never owned a home. He also purchased cars and retired in January 2004, receiving a monthly annuity pension. With that said, you hear people say they can't find employment. There are no excuses. If Wimp did it, anyone can. Wimp superseded all his friends he knew in his generation. His closest friend, Rita, was his BFF. During his illness, Wimp accepted the gift of salvation when he gave his life to the Lord.
Wimp is survived by family, including his nieces, Renee Hainesworth Williams of Knightdale, North Carolina, and Melani Lynn Hainesworth of Leesburg, Virginia; his nephew, Mario (Latrice) Hainesworth of Warren; his great-niece, Ashley (De'Angelo) Dorsey of Warren; and his great-nephews, Darius Xavier Williams of Raleigh, North Carolina, Mario Hainesworth Jr. of Warren, MarShaun Hainesworth of Brooklyn, Ohio, and MarTae Hainesworth of Cleveland; and great-greats as well as other family and friends.
Calling hours are 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home. The procession to the cemetery will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. at Meadow Brook Memorial Park, 1211 State Road NW, Warren, OH 44481. All who know and love Wimp are welcome to attend and honor his incredible life.
Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed, and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.
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