BR Haynes was born on October 2, 1926 in Livingston TX to Newman & Lillian (Peebles) Haynes and passed away on March 13, 2021 at the age of 94 in Livingston TX. Visitation will be held at Cochran Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 17 ^th . Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church of Livingston at 10:00 am on Thursday, March 18 ^th with burial to follow at Peebles Cemetery.

Growing up in Livingston, BR attended Livingston High School where he played football and graduated in the class of 1943. He briefly attended Texas A&M University but left to join the war effort in WWII. Colorblindness prevented him from joining the fighting forces, so he enlisted in the US Merchant Marines and served in the European theater delivering materiel to England, Italy, and Russia. After returning to Livingston, he worked as a golf pro at a private golf course. He then joined the family business (Haynes Manufacturing Co., now Little Beaver, Inc.) with his father. He worked as a salesman travelling the east and central US selling their products, which included a tractor mounted mower, brush saw, tree girdler and post hole digger. After his father's retirement he took the reins of the business, which he later passed on to his sons. After retirement in 1987 he and his wife traveled extensively throughout the western United States, enjoying the many National Parks and other scenic areas. He was named Polk Countian of the Year in 1972. He was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church of Livingston and served on the Miracle on Church Street building committee when the church was moved to its current location. He was a 32 ^nd degree Mason and lifetime member of Masonic Lodge 14 in Livingston. He has been a member of the board of directors of First State Bank of Livingston since 1981, serving as Director Emeritus since 1997.

He joined the Livingston Volunteer Fire Department in 1960 and was elected Chief in 1963. He served until his retirement in 1977 and will forever be known as Chief Haynes, Unit 3. Under his leadership the department was brought into the modern era, with new equipment and a new station. He served as president of the Texas State Fireman's and Fire Marshall's Association in 1970. One of his great joys later in life was attending their annual conventions as a Past President. His sons John & David, along with grandsons Ethan & Austin, have followed in his footsteps as firefighters and first responders.

BR was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Newman Haynes Jr.; infant son, Jerry Don Haynes; son, Jimmy Haynes; and daughter, Janice Haynes. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Fayelene (Kersh) Haynes; sons, Joe Haynes and wife Nancy, John Haynes and wife Londa, & David and wife Lisa, all of Livingston; and daughter-in-law, Debbie Haynes of Loveland, CO. Grandchildren: Judy Stewart of Orlando, FL; Sarah Campbell of Loveland, CO (Dustin [Abby], Riley & Carley);  April Wunderlick and husband Joe of Dallas (Jack & Luke); Matthew Haynes of Loveland, CO (Mason); Lauren Fraga and husband Kenny of Porter (Wyatt, Katie & Campbell); Joseph Haynes and wife Stacy of The Woodlands (Wilder); Andrew Haynes and wife Amanda of Livingston (Aden & Allie); Zachary Haynes  and wife Katy of Livingston (Madison & Braxton); Ethan Haynes & wife Whitney of Livingston (Graham & Carter Kate); Austin Haynes and wife Brenda of Livingston (Ian); Kelsey Haynes and husband Colin of Humble; Ryan Vick of Morgantown, WV; Brooke Koop and husband Jack of Houston; Kyle Haynes of Livingston; Blake Haynes of Oxford, MS; Jacob Haynes of Livingston and Lilly Haynes of Livingston. Sister Francis McAlister of Liberty; niece Martha Black and Glenn of Cedar Creek, niece Cathy McAlister and Kathleen of Houston and niece Susan Haynes of Crockett.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Debra Wright and her sisters Betty, Gracie, and Rose, along with Kindred Hospice for their care during his final days.

Pallbearers: Grandsons

Honorary Pallbearers: Members, past and present, of the Livingston Volunteer Fire Dept., members of the Board of Directors of First State Bank, employees, past and present, of Little Beaver, Inc.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Livingston Volunteer Fire Dept and the Youth Ministry of the First United Methodist Church of Livingston.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online guest book at www.cochranfh.com.