Jack Scott Haynes was born on June 2, 1935, in the settlement of Defeated Creek, Kentucky, the youngest son of Lindsey Coleman Haynes and Dorothy Lucinda Woodard, and younger brother to Lloyd Haynes. Jack spent most of his childhood in Houston, TX, where he lived until moving to the small Ozark town of Gravette, Arkansas in 1946. It was in Gravette where Jack met the love of his life, Linda Phillips, marrying her in November of 1958, in the local Baptist church where both were members. Their marriage celebrated 61 years, rich in love and companionship. In 1959, Jack and Linda were blessed with the birth of their only child, a baby daughter whom he adored. Jack began his career as a local schoolteacher. In 1963, he re-entered the University of Arkansas, earning a Bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering and a lifelong passion for Razorbacks football. Jack began his 39-year career with the Department of Defense in 1965, designing and installing radar communication sites for the U.S. Air Force and FAA. In later years, he became a knowledgeable rock-hound, skilled in lapidary work, and serving as a past President of the Oklahoma Mineral & Gem Society (1993). Jack lived his life full of mischief and fun, known by family and friends for his tall tales and jokes. However his immediate family will remember his immense devotion, putting family above all, and his incredibly sentimental nature. Jack passed to Heaven on Monday, December 16th, leaving behind his wife, Linda, and daughter, Lujuanna, both of Del City, and nephew, Randall Haynes of Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his parents, Coleman and Dorothy Haynes, and his older brother, Lloyd Haynes.

A Funeral Service will be held at Ford Funeral Service in the Candlewood Chapel on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, at 3 p.m. with a reception to follow.

Published in The Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Thursday, December 19, 2019, Page A7.