Russell Oarl Haynes' Obituary
Services for Russell Oarl Haynes, of Longview, Tx will be 12:00 noon, January 5, 2024, at Bethel Temple of Longview, with Bishop Robert L. Evans officiating. The burial will be in Rosewood Park Cemetery in Longview, and the repast will be at the Summit Club in Longview.
Mr. Haynes was born March 6, 1945, in Longview, Texas to Taylor Haynes, Sr. and Bessie Ross Haynes. He entered into eternal rest Monday, December 25, 2023 at Treviso Transitional Facility surrounded by his family.
He was a 1963 graduate of Mary C. Womack High School in Longview, Tx. Mr. Haynes was a hard worker, and he loved his family. His work life spanned more than five decades. He began working at Riffs of Longview from 1961-1965, Ben E. Keith Trucking from 1965-1973, and his greatest accomplishment, Eastman Chemical Company from 1973-2009. He retired as supervisor in 2009 and returned on a consultant basis when needed. Mr. Haynes was known for his expertise, ability to problem solve, and his “Can Do” attitude. Daddy’s motto was “Can’t means Won’t.” He never gave up in the face of adversity and refused to back down from a challenge. He instilled these traits in his children and all those in the sphere of his influence. Mr. Haynes loved traveling and spending quality time with his family.
On April 7, 1964, he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life M. Dianne Haynes. To this union, two beautiful children were born: Braylon Alvertal Haynes and Nikita LaTrinda Mumphrey who he loved dearly. Russell and Dianne were happily married for 48 years. Mr. Haynes was a member of Bethel Temple of Longview where he was a responsive and conscientious member while humbly serving in any capacity needed. He prided himself in being a renovator in any project he embarked upon.
Mr. Haynes is survived by his loving and devoted son and daughter-in-law Braylon and Brenda Haynes of Longview, Tx; daughter and son-in-law Nikita and Dr. Johnny Mumphrey, Jr. of Longview, Tx; special son Rodney Haynes (LaSonya) of Dallas, Tx; special daughter Tasharia Thomas of Ft. Worth, Tx; seven grandchildren Pastasia Lewis (Erbia), Anthony Thomas (Regina), Brandon Keith Haynes, all of Longview, Tx; Marcellus Haynes (Cortney) of Corpus Cristi, Tx; Frederick Haynes of Longview, Tx; A'kia Hargrove (Wayne) of Dallas, Tx, and Alana Mumphrey of Longview,Tx; four great-grandchildren Ma’Liek Brooks, Ariana Haynes, Brianne Haynes, and Ariyah Haynes, all of Longview, Tx; one great great-grandchild Celynna Brooks of Longview, Tx; brothers: Johnny Haynes and Charles Haynes of Longview, Tx; special sister Wilma Register of Los Angeles, California; and several cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and special friends and family at Arabella of Longview.
He was preceded in death by his beautiful, loving and devoted wife Evangelist M. Dianne Haynes, father Taylor Haynes, Sr., mother Bessie Ross Haynes, brothers: Norman Haynes, Ross Haynes, Taylor Haynes, Jr; sisters: Thelma Stone, Ruby Strange, Mildred Robinson, Delores Marie Crawford, sisters-in-law Rachel Mae Haynes, Ella Mae Haynes, Mary Frances Jamerson, Gloria Jamerson, and brothers-in-law: Otha Stone, Charlie Carl Jamerson, Jr., Crawford Arnold Jamerson, and Jobby Donald Jamerson, Sr.
Visitation will be held January 4, 2024 from 2 PM to 6 PM at Rader Funeral Home in Longview.
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