Benjamin Butler Haynes Jr.

Mr. Haynes was born February 21, 1928 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the son of the late Clara (Paneitz) and Benjamin Butler Haynes, Sr. He passed away Monday, November 30, 2015 in a local nursing facility.

Mr. Haynes was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He retired in 1986 from Kinder Morgan after 38 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking and bowling, was a pilot, and a member of the Love to Go Sam’s Travel Club. Mr. Haynes was a 61-year member and Elder of First Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Louise Haynes of Lufkin; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Alan and Marjie Haynes of Huntsville; daughter, RoDona Burford of Rusk; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Doug Lucas of Huntington; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Melanie Haynes of Lufkin; grandchildren, Christina Gonzales and husband Jeff of Houston, Jenifer Burford of Huntington, Kelly Haynes of Huntsville, Shana Patrick of Lufkin, Jacob Mosley and wife Amy of Huntington, Ethan Mosley of Nacogdoches, Collin Haynes of Lufkin, and Adam Haynes of Lufkin; and 5 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Haynes was preceded in death by his grandson, Ryan Marcus Haynes.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Haynes’ memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater East Texas Chapter, P. O. Box 630636, Nacogdoches, TX 75963-0636; First Lutheran Church, 1001 Atkinson Drive, Lufkin, TX 75901; or to the charity of your choice.

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Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.