The Life of ELBERT CALVIN HAYNES

Elbert Calvin Haynes, Jr. age 74, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home in Des Moines.

Junior was born July 21, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa to Elbert Calvin Haynes, Sr. and Fern (Pieters) Haynes. He attended Tech High School in Des Moines. He was the owner of JnR Auto Repair & Glass for 21 years. He enjoyed racing, golfing, playing pool, drinking, and spending time at his shop.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa Haynes; daughters, Missey Smith, Melody Whitten, Rashell Hillis, and Stephanie Warren; step-daughters, Christine Byars, Renee Johnson, Angelina Graf, and Crystal Davidson; adopted daughter, Rhonda Roach; sisters, Kathy Eshelman and Mary Gilmore; 25 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends.

Junior was preceded in death by his father, Elbert C. Haynes, Sr.; mother, Fern Pieters; siblings, Arthur Haynes, Barb Hostetter, Virginia Grafton, and Charlene Thomas; and his granddaughter, Kelsey Smith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.