Thomas Reid Haynes

Thomas Reid Haynes, Sr. was born February 28, 1953 in Big Spring, Texas to J.E. Haynes and Jessie Evelyn Reid. He was the 4th child of 5 born to his parents. Tom did most of his growing up in Crane, Texas and in May of 1971 he married Tanna Sue Rogers there. To them were born 4 children; son, Thomas Reid Haynes, Jr., daughter, Heather Cherie Haynes, son, Terrance Ryan Haynes and son Justin Bradley Haynes. He was from the class of 1971 Crane High School. He acquired his EMT certification there in the late 1970's and also began training for his pilot license. In 1981 he moved to Ft. Worth to attend Overcoming Faith Bible Training Center under Dr. Jerry Savelle. He loved his Lord and his family deeply. He was always ready to give an encouraging word to friends who were down. He never meet a stranger. He had a big heart for helping people and tho he didn't accomplish everything he wanted to, his glass was never empty, it was always at least half full and he believed there was always something good just around the next bend. He grew up fishing with his dad and liked fishing with friends when he could. He had a rock 'n roll band in high school, but later sang country and gospel music. One of his favorites was "Little Boy From The Carpenter Shop" to him that said it all. He was Paw Paw to 11 grandchildren; Joshua Luke Haynes, Trenton Bryan Haynes, Cheyenne Bailey Haynes, Angelina Nicole Haynes, Jessie Makayla Haynes, Rebekah Lucille Haynes, Tanna Elizabeth Haynes, Tessa Rose Haynes, Jonah Braelyn Haynes, Malachi Haynes and Elise Teagan Haynes. He received his healing from his many physical battles on Dec.10, 2014 and moved from Huguley Hospital in Tarrant County to Heaven. Leaving behind a whole host of friends and family that love him and miss him greatly, but knowing we will all be together again. We are assured he was greeted by his mom and dad and that he is counting his role as Paw Paw to 5 little baby grands that were also waiting there to meet him. He is survived by his wife, Tanna of Burleson; sons, Tom Jr and wife Amber Haynes of Spring Hill, TN, Terrance Haynes of Burleson, Brad and wife Shannon Haynes of Crowley; daughter, Heather Haynes of Burleson and 11 grands and one to be born in February. Until we meet again...Always love you....we will Service will be 10:00 am Dec. 13th at Heritage of Faith Christian Center, Crowley, Texas. Graveside service will be at 2:00 pm at New Chatfield Cemetery in Chatfield, Texas.

Thomas Reid Haynes

February 28, 1953 - December 10, 2014