H.R. No. 621
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever treasure their
memories of Billy Roy Haynes of Livingston, who died on March 13,
2021, at the age of 94; and
WHEREAS, B. R. Haynes was born in Livingston to Newman and
Lillian Haynes on October 2, 1926, and grew up with two siblings,
Newman and Francis; after graduating from Livingston High School in
1943, he briefly attended Texas A&M University before serving with
the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II, helping to deliver war
matériel to England, Italy, and Russia; and
WHEREAS, Returning to civilian life, Mr. Haynes worked as a
golf pro and then joined his family's business, the Haynes
Manufacturing Company; he began as a salesman, pitching the
company's products throughout the eastern and central United
States, and eventually became head of the company; after retiring
in 1987 and passing the business along to his sons, he enjoyed
traveling to national parks with his wife; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Haynes served with the Livingston Volunteer
Fire Department for 17 years, including 14 years as chief, and he
played an important role in the department's modernization; he also
served as president of the Texas State Firefighters' and Fire
Marshals' Association; in addition, he was a 32nd-degree Mason with
Trinity Lodge No. 14 and a director emeritus of First State Bank of
Livingston, and he was named Polk Countian of the Year; a lifelong
member of First United Methodist Church, he served on its building
committee when the church moved to its current location; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Haynes enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, the former Fayelene Kersh, with whom he
shared 70 years; the couple were blessed with six children, Joe,
John, David, Jerry Don, Jimmy, and Janice, and they later welcomed
into their family 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, B. R. Haynes lived a rich and purposeful life, and he
leaves behind a record of service that his loved ones can remember
with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Billy Roy Haynes and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Fayelene Haynes; to his sons, Joe Haynes and his wife, Nancy, John
Haynes and his wife, Londa, and David Haynes and his wife, Lisa; to
his daughter-in-law, Debbie Haynes; to his grandchildren, Judy,
Sarah, April, Matthew, Lauren, Joseph, Andrew, Zachary, Ethan,
Austin, Kelsey, Ryan, Brooke, Kyle, Blake, Jacob, and Lilly; to his
great-grandchildren, Dustin, Riley, Carley, Jack, Luke, Mason,
Wyatt, Katie, Campbell, Wilder, Aden, Allie, Madison, Braxton,
Graham, Carter Kate, and Ian; to his sister, Francis McAlister; and
to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of B. R.
Haynes.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 621 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 16, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House