Jerry Lynn Haynes' Obituary
Jerry Lynn Haynes, died at his home in Longview, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, on May 30th, 2022. He was 81 years old.
Jerry was born on August 30th, 1939 in Vernon, TX to Arthur and Georgia Haynes.
Jerry graduated from Clovis High School and attended Abilene Christian College on a music scholarship. Then Southern Methodist University, where he studied theology.
He was also known as a rock-n-roll legend. After 5 decades in the music business, he had quite the experience. Jerry was a singer, songwriter, and publisher. Haymes also grew into a Chaplin for the Church of Christ. He enlisted in the Army in the 1960s and spent several years on active duty before transferring to the reserves. He served in the Army in Europe before being deployed to serve in Vietnam to continue his work as a Chaplin. He served as Texas Division Chaplin for the Sons of Confederate Veterans & Military veterans. He was the longest serving Chaplin — which was something he was very proud of. He was also an umpire for 35 years in the Southwest Umpires Association while holding the title of President.
He is survived by daughter Tracy Lynn Steinhauser and her fiancé Stephen Lawrence; son Darren New Haymes and his wife Selena Haymes; four grandchildren: Kacy and her husband Josh Owens, Keelan and his wife Bethany Steinhauser, Garrett New Haymes, and Kirsten and her husband Michael Leaks; and a younger brother Tony Haynes and his wife Wendy; along with several nieces and nephews, great grandchildren, and special and loved companion Patsy Beene and her family. He is proceeded in death by his younger brother Robert Lee Haynes, and his parents Arthur & Georgia Haynes.
A very special thank you to Accent care Hospice and Personal Care, Every entity of the VA, the Diagnostic clinics of Longview, the Christian Coaches Outreach, and the Pine tree Church of Christ for the love and kindness to Jerry.
Jerry’s love and support were constants in life, and we can’t wait to all be reunited again one day. Until then we know he will keep them entertained and spread the gospel up there for all of us down here.
A memorial service will be held at Pine Tree Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Thursday, June9, 2022.
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