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Renard Olen Haskins

Morristown, New Jersey

March 2, 1953 - February 8, 2021

Renard Olen Haskins Obituary

Please be advised that COVID attendance policies will be followed. Mask and social distancing are required. A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. Ecclesiastes 7:1 Renard O. Haskins died unexpectedly on February 8, 2021 at the age of 67.  Renard was affectionately known as Bay Bay by his family and close friends was born to the late Wallace and Juanell Haskins on March 2, 1953 and was raised in Morristown, NJ. Prior to his death Bay Bay resided in Boonton, NJ.   Renard attended and graduated from Morristown High School in 1971 where he excelled in wrestling. His honors from 1969-1971 include 3-time NJ State Champ Medalist, #1 in Morristown history, #3 in District Regional 11 history, #17 in Region 3 history, #99 in NJ history and Hall of fame inductee. He received a Full scholarship to the University of Cincinnati. Renard began his career at JCP&L (Jersey Central Power & Light) on July 10, 1978, a robust 42 years! During his tenure at JCP&L, he worked his way up the ladder from a Meter Reader in the Meter department to a Utility Tech in East Hanover.  This rise in jobs included Meter Reader, Commercial Dept. Clerk, Accounting Clerk, Layout Technician, 2nd Class Meter Tester, Test Technician in the Relay department to his final position as a Utility Technician in East Hanover. Renard was predeceased in death by his parents Wallace L Haskins and Juanell Haskins (Howell). He is survived by his son Shaun Dortch, of Willingboro, NJ and six grandchildren, his sisters Lowanea Simmons of Savannah, GA and Renata Haskins, of Morristown, NJ. Two nephews Kelvin Martin, of Newark, NJ and Rephel Martin, of Savannah, GA. A niece Crystal Simmons of Irvington, NJ. He also leaves to mourn a Special Aunt & Uncle Sarah & Herbert Cotten, as well as a host of other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.   Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.

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