Brad Haynie

Corsicana lost a great man on Sunday, December 4 when Brad entered the mighty gates of Heaven. He was often referred to as Mr. Corsicana or Mr. Derrick Days because of his involvement in and love for his hometown. Bradley Neil Haynie was born in Corsicana on November 27, 1947, to Johnie Neil Haynie and Geraldine Carden Haynie. He was raised in Corsicana and graduated from Corsicana High School where he lettered in football and Navarro College where he played baseball. He was known to his friends as Big Heart. He attended North Texas University and majored in Advertising Art before returning to Corsicana to help with the family business, Haynie Drilling Co. He managed Haynie Drilling as well as assisting with Haynie Towing for many years. Brad served in the US Army Medical Reserves for 5 years. He also was an officer for the Corsicana Police Department in the 70s. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church for over 60 years and served as a Deacon there. He loved listening to live music, especially his brother Byron. Brad was a hard-working well-respected businessman. He loved Corsicana and the people in it. He always had a big hug, kiss on the cheek, and a funny story or joke to share with everyone to make them smile. Brad always tried to stay positive and lead others to better our community by making it something to be proud of. Brad has been involved in many community organizations and endowed with several special community awards including the following: Corsicana Optimist Club-Past President Corsicana Kiwanis Club- Past President Corsicana and Navarro County Chamber of Commerce-Past President 2000-Honored for Derrick Days 2004-Chairman’s Award 2008-Image Maker Award 2011-Arthur J Keeney Award Corsicana Palace Theater Board-Past President Warehouse Living Arts Center-Past President Derrick Days Committee-25 years Served as Chairman many of those years Parade Grand Marshall-2012 Corsicana Main Street Board 2007 Anice Read Volunteer of the Year Award Navarro County Planning and Zoning Commission Corsicana Planning and Zoning Commission Corsicana Preservation Foundation Navarro County Historical Society Hall of Fame Inductee 2011 Corsicana Education Foundation Board Corsicana Civil Service Board Food For Fitness DAR Community Service Award Brad and Lori Haynie Day by the City of Corsicana Brad was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Stephen Bruce Haynie, brother-in-law Mark Stroder, and infant great niece Ashlyn Carden Collier. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Lori Haynie; his daughter Carly Haynie of Irving; daughter Sarah Haynie Sullivan of Corsicana; stepdaughter Neely Owen; sister Betsy Stroder of Corsicana; brother Byron Haynie of Corsicana; brothers-in-law and wives Lynn and Donna Packwood of Manchester, MO; James and Rochelle Packwood of Broomfield, CO, and Carl and Cindy Packwood of Shawnee, OK; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and treasured friends. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:30-8 pm and the funeral service will be at 10:30 am Friday, December 9 both at Northside Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church Care Center 2800 N Beaton Corsicana TX 75110; Navarro Council of the Arts PO Box 683, Corsicana TX 75151; or The Humane Society of Navarro County PO Box 1734 Corsicana TX 75151.

Brad Haynie

November 27, 1947 - December 4, 2022