Richard Joseph Haynie, age 52, of Natchez, LA, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009, at his home in Natchez, LA. Arrangements are being handled by Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA, where the family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2009. Funeral service will be at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home at 11:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2009, with Rev. Ellis Newman officiating.
Richard was a fun and loving man that was full of life. He was very dependable and honest, one who would never let you down. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting as well. He was employed by CLECO for over twenty-five years. He was a great father and grandfather, and will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his one daughter, Tara Bradley and husband Jeremy of Brookhaven, MS; one son, Jared Haynie and wife Molly of Brandon, MS; one grandchild, Bryce Bradley; two unborn grandchildren, Braxton Bradley and Alexis Haynie; his mother, Jan Messer Haynie of Baytown, TX; the mother of his children, Kay Haynie of Tioga, LA; two sisters, Sharon Hutchinson and husband Robert of Orlando, FL and Teresa Desoto and husband Troy of Alexandria, LA; one brother, Darrick Haynie of Baytown, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Joe Haynie.