HARRINGTON - John L. Baynard of Harrington was called "Home to Rest" on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, following an extended hospitalization. John was born to the late Lester Smith and Mary Baynard on June 26, 1937 in Felton. John leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Carole Baynard of Harrington; his son, Bruce Baynard; his daughter, Mahalia Baynard; a brother, James Baynard Sr. (Alverta); an uncle, several aunts and a host of other family and friends. In addition to his mother and father, John was preceded in death by his foster parents, Dick and Estella Baynard; a sister, Beatrice Sullivan and her husband Michael Sullivan. Viewing will be 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2014. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, May 17, 2014. All services will be held at The Bennie Smith Funeral Home, located at 717 West Division Street, Dover. Internment will be at the Veterans Cemetery in Millsboro Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook may be signed at: www.benniesmithfuneralhome.com Arrangements are being handled by Bennie Smith Funeral Home, Dover.