Thomas Haines

GREENFIELD – Thomas Palmer Haines, age 91, of Greenfield, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis on November 1, 1934, to Delbert Newton and Mildred May (Palmer) Haines. Thomas graduated from Greenfield High School in 1952. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 1957 where he was a proud member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He later earned an MBA from Indiana University. He served in the U.S. Army active duty from 1957 to 1959, stationed in Germany, followed by service in the Army Reserve and Indiana National Guard. Thomas married Pearlann (Pelko) on April 29, 1961, in Indianapolis. He spent 32 years with Eli Lilly, working in Systems and Finance before his retirement. Following his retirement, he and his wife, Pearlann, established Haines Tax Service. Thomas was a devoted member of Bradley United Methodist Church and an active participant in numerous community organizations, including the Greenfield Kiwanis, the Indianapolis Bridge Center, and the Greenfield Masonic Lodge. He was also actively involved in the Hancock County Republican Party and served for many years on the Hancock Regional Hospital Board of Trustees. He also spent time fundraising for the Greenfield Central School Foundation. Thomas enjoyed golfing, playing bridge, and was a lifelong and loyal supporter of Purdue University. Thomas is survived by his wife, Pearlann Haines; children, Beth Ann Haines Levitt (Martin), Brent Palmer Haines, and Stephanie Lynn Haines. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Jane Marilyn Haines Foster. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the mortuary with viewing one hour to the service. Rev. Steve McPeek will be officiating. Burial will follow at Philadelphia Cemetery in Greenfield with military rites presented by active duty and the Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard. A celebration of life gathering with refreshments will follow burial at NineStar Connect, 2243 East Main Street, Greenfield, IN 46140. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Hancock Regional Hospital Foundation, 801 N. State Street, Greenfield, IN 46140 or by website at https://www.hancockhealth.org/about/foundation/, or to the Greenfield Central School Foundation, 700 N. Broadway St., Greenfield, IN 46140, or by website at https://gcschoolfoundation.com/giving/. Envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

Thomas Haines

November 1, 1934 - January 28, 2026