After his tours of duty with the Army, Bill and Mary Jo returned to Arkansas where Bill was employed by Mississippi River Transmission Fuel Corporation for 34 years. As a welder, they lived in Carlisle, Newport, Poplar Bluff, MO, and Pocahontas. Bill accepted a transfer to Monticello in 1971 as the supervisor of the natural gas pipeline from Pine Bluff, AR, to Bastrop, LA, until his retirement in 1990. Bill enjoyed flying and instructing student pilots, playing golf, bird hunting with his dogs, and horses. Bill received his Master Pilot Award in 2014 for 50 years of safe flying. Bill passed his love and talent for flying to his two sons and a grandson.
Preceding Bill in death were his parents, his wife, of 70 years, Mary Jo, an infant daughter, Terry Gayle, and son, David Blake Haynes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, J.R. Haynes, and sister, Gloria J. Moore. He leaves to cherish his memory son, Larry J. Haynes (Polly) of Andover, KS, grandsons, Joseph of Olathe, KS, Paul (Ali) of Lenexa, KS, Mark (Yvette) of Andover KS; and granddaughter, Amanda Bowers (John) of Azle, TX. Bill leaves 8 great-grandchildren, Will, Henry, Wyatt, Tannie, Kevin, and Polly Haynes, and Hudson and Emery Bowers. He is also survived by a sister, Wanda (Dan) of Stuttgart; a brother, Dennis Archie (Kathy) of Hazen; nieces, Carol Plant(Gil), Sandy Haynes, and Wendy Perry (Matt) and nephews and niece, John, Tracy, and Patti Sample.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the loving kindness and care during Bill's final year to the staff of The Woods, Hospice Home Care, and the ICU department at Baptist Health Medical Center in Monticello, and Dr. Tim Simon.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, AR.
Mr. Bill's guestbook can be signed here on his page.
Condolences(10)
Rebecca Amos
Monticello, AR Friday, April 12, 2024 Bill taight me to fly almost 30 years ago. I really thought a lot of him and he was such a great flying instructor I count myself blessed to have known him and spent the time with him so long ago. Prayers and sympathy for those that loved him.Roxanne Shook
Titusville, FL Saturday, March 30, 2024 Larry, please know that I'm thinking of you and your family during this very sad time. May God wrap his loving arms around everyone that knew and loved your dad. Praying for strength and comfort.Cindy McKinstry
Little Rock, AR Friday, March 29, 2024 So sorry to hear of Mr. Bill’s passing. My prayers & thoughts are w/the family at this time. I remember living next door to your family in Western Pines for many years.Monticello senior center
monticello, AR Thursday, March 28, 2024 It was a pleasure to know Mr. Billy and his wife. he always had such wonderful memories to tell every day we delivered lunch to him. he was a wonderful man that loved his family and his bacon sandwich's we will treasure the time we had with him.Robert Moore
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Thank you for your service SirGary Matheny
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Bill and I had chance meeting I had brought 2 airplane’s with me under the “Matheny Flying Service” with a FAA Part 141 Flight School Certificate. Bill enjoyed flying and I needed help we worked a deal where he could get a Flight Instructor rating so we had working friendship that made him some money on the side, he had great job with Mississippi Gas. We trained ROTC Students for UAM and USAF to Private Pilots total number of 13 to inter to USAF Flight Training. We cultivated great friendship during those days that has got old with us he has passed at 92 I am 91 we enjoyed many years of friendship. May you be Blessed on your journey Bill.Gary Matheny
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Bill and I had chance meeting I had brought 2 airplane’s with me under the “Matheny Flying Service” with a FAA Part 141 Flight School Certificate. Bill enjoyed flying and I needed help we worked a deal where he could get a Flight Instructor rating so we had working friendship that made him some money on the side, he had great job with Mississippi Gas. We trained ROTC Students for UAM and USAF to Private Pilots total number of 13 to inter to USAF Flight Training. We cultivated great friendship during those days that has got old with us he has passed at 92 I am 91 we enjoyed many years of friendship. May you be Blessed on your journey Bill.Sherry Carson
Minticello, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2024 So sad to hear of Bill’s passing. Praying for strength, comfort, and peace for family and friends. He was such a sweet kind man. May God bless you all is my prayer!Bonita Yount
Dumas, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Loved Mr Bill talking about his plane rides. He took me up one time and I got to see the splendor of the town from above. He was such a nice gentleman. Sorry for your loss. He will definitely be missed.Kent Davis
Maumelle, AR Monday, March 25, 2024 He has been a long time friend, I’m sorry he was the best. Prayers