On Sunday, June 27, 2021 Willie Ray Haynes Sr. peacefully his life after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Meridian Mississippi on April 7, 1952 to the parents of Percy Hayes Sr. and Ruby L House. Willie lived in Dayton Ohio and was a father of 4 which includes Thomas Hunter Sr., Bernando Morrow, Leshay Morrow and Willie Haynes Jr. He was a stepfather to 5 which includes Shalonda, Michael, Victoria, Shacovia and Natalie. He loved his 37 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

He worked for Firestone for many years and loved the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a good father and good son. Willie loved and was loved by so many. Willie truly had a good heart. Willie Ray Haynes Senior was preceded in death by his devoted Father Walter House, Brother Percy Haynes Jr., Stepdaughter Natalie, Great Niece Donnishia Peterson, Father Percy Haynes Sr., and Aunt Helen Stallworth.

He leaves to cherish his beautiful significant other Jenell, his Mother Ruby House, two Sisters Mary Haynes and Linda Scott, one Sister-in-Law Sallie Mays, four special Nieces Tracy LaSane and Wyticha Haynes, Keshia Lucas and Kiawana Roberts, three special Nephews Walter Scott, Andrae Scott and Jody Haynes, a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Special Best Friends Stacy and Tottie, all Relatives and Friends.

Special thanks to Lusain Funeral Home. The family greatly appreciates the wonderful job you have done.