Richard "Racehorse" Haynes
1927-2017
Richard "Racehorse" Haynes, 90, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, peacefully in Trinity, Texas. Mr. Haynes was born April 3, 1927 in San Antonio, Texas. He is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Naomi Younger Haynes, daughter, Trayce Alexander and great grandson, Chase Reginald Haynes. He is survived by his sons, Reginald "Slade" Haynes and his wife Lisa, and Jason "Blake" Haynes and his wife Anne, daughter, Ricki Cheryl Haynes and her partner Glenn Bryant, grandchildren; Damon "Dusty" Haynes and his wife Cindy, Dillon McGilberry, Robyn Alexander, Kristyn Alexander, Parker Haynes, Justin O'Cain, Sterling Haynes and Hayley Reanne Haynes, great Grandchildren; Cole Haynes, Tyler Richard Haynes, Madison Haynes, Alexandra McGilberry, Naomi Grace Haynes and Tanner O'Cain. A Memorial Service will be Thursday, May 4, 2017, One Thirty at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway Drive, Houston, Texas 77057.
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Published by Houston Chronicle on May 2, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Haynes

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23 Entries

August 30, 2017

RIP Andrea

Mary Hodges

July 5, 2017

To the Haynes family. May your father rest in peace. He was a good man, he was a caring man. I have so many fond memories of Seabrook, sailing with him. I miss each of you all so much. Please note each of you are thought of often.

Greg Gilleland

May 4, 2017

Richard and Naomi befriended my parents in the 1950's at UH and Richard talked my dad into law school. Richard then walked my dad into the Harris Co DA's office and asked the late DA Frank Briscoe to hire him, which Frank did on the spot. When my dad left the DA's office, Richard often referred cases to my father. After my father had to shut his practice to fight cancer for three years, his dear friend and mentor Richard was there when he reopened to send him plenty of business. When I became a lawyer, he supplied me with my first client, and when I became a prosecutor, he often came to visit and regal me with stories of practicing law in Houston in the old days. Whenever I encountered he and Naomi at One's a Meal in the 1980's and 90's, they treated me like royalty. Richard liked to hang out at One's a Meal because many of the waitresses were the former elevator operators at the Harris County Criminal Courthouse.

The friendship and assistance to my family over the past 60 years by Richard and Naomi has been one of the most cherished things anyone has ever done for my family, and Richard never asked for a thing in return. Richard lived a wonderful life, and the world will never know an orator or friend like you again! My condolences to his friends and family and his many protégées who, like me, learned more than a thing or two off of Lawyer Haynes.

Sherril Stringfellow

May 4, 2017

I am proud to have met "---Racehorse"-- at Heberts for lunch . Former DA investigators Earl Musick and Jerry Carpenter seated me at "Racehorse's" table and walked away! Giving me a lifetime memory of our conversation about the JEWELRY Business and how he had purchased a complete jewelry making machinery for his Naomi, who Never made a Thing! A wonderful man with a fabulous sense of humor, a legend in the Law, a proud TEXAN and a true Texas gentleman... God Bless his family and hold him close..... sherril stringfellow

May 3, 2017

To the family of Richard Haynes...my deepest condolences are with you at this time. I feel a special loss because Richard...(Race Hoss) and I attended Reagan High School, were classmates and graduated in June, 1944. Even though WW11 was on, "Heights High School" was a wonderful place to go to school and I'm sure he felt that way, too; Race Hoss was popular and a lot of fun to be around. After graduation, we both went into military service, later college and Race Hoss became Houston's top lawyer.

I think the "Heights" meant a lot to him; he had a special place there where he liked to get coffee, sit down and talk with friends and relax. Everybody knew that if his Cadillac was in front, he was there...he loved it.

Love to the family for their loss.
Baxter Keough-Reagan High , Class of 1944

Mike Jachimczyk

May 3, 2017

He was the best there was, or the standard by which his profession should be measured. Rest in peace and know that the Brady Rule might finally be enforced in Harris County thanks to the efforts of fine lawyers as yourself.

Kelly Gibson

May 3, 2017

Prayers for all the family. Happy childhood memories of sailing on the blue boat and fun days at the lakehouse. I have known Mr. Haynes most of my life, and he became a wonderful and supportive friend to me in my adult years. You leave behind both a personal and public legacy to many of us. Larger than life.

Kelly Gibson

May 3, 2017

What a legend , we are saddened to hear this news of one of the most legendary " Heights Boys " to ever come out of Reagan High School. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. The Polk Family !

George Polk III

Claudia Chandler-Hammond

May 2, 2017

My deepest condolences to the Haynes family. Richard was a friend since high school to both my parents, Cloyce and Norma Chandler. They shared many wonderful stories about him.

Pamela Rogers

May 2, 2017

Condolences and prayers to the family.

Mary Ambrose

May 2, 2017

To the Haynes family: I met Mr. Haynes at a party in 1989. He asked a number of questions of me after that introduction. I was 36 years old, recently divorced and trying to find my way. In the hour we talked at that party, he encouraged me more than anyone has before or since. That was the only time I met him - but his positive words and encouraging manner has made a difference in my life, and continues to make a difference to me every day. I'm sorry for your loss - but I hope wonderful memories soften the pain of it. His was a life well lived.

Harry Pratorius

May 2, 2017

I would like to extend my condolences to my third cousins, Slade, Blake, Ricki and family for the loss of your dad. Many years ago, I told my son who is 57 now that he would live his life time and never see another President such as John F. Kennedy. I now tell my son that he will never see a Defense Attorney such as Richard Racehorse Haynes. Richard is my first cousin, his mother was my Aunt. She was a Pratorius. I speak for my entire family that we are deeply saddened of Richard's passing.
RIP Richard. Your first cousin.

Gayle Gardner Erskine

May 1, 2017

Tracey, My prayers are with you and your family. I remember growing up together on Brookwoods and your Dad was one of a kind. He will be missed. You were a wonderful daughter and I know you will be comforted by knowing we care. Gayle

May 1, 2017

I've known Richard over 60 years and have so many good memories of all the trips we took with him and Naomi, and all the other good times we spent with them. He was always fun to be with and I will always miss them. Betty Heath

May 1, 2017

To the Haynes family,
I always considered myself just a little bit special for having known Richard "Racehorse" Haynes both around the Harris County Courthouse and the homestead in West University Place. As a Police Officer in I was always welcome at the homestead. I would stop by for a quick chat, however, Richard didn't know what a quick chat was, it would go on and on. We would talk cases and tell stories, what stories Richard could tell, so funny. Naomi would always have a coke, coffee or some other refreshment, serve it and be gone. What a pleasure it was to know both of them.

"Don't Cry Because It's Over,
Smile Because It Happened"

Lynn Parks

C. J. Reuter

May 1, 2017

My condolences and prayers sent from C.J. Reuter. I grew up with Racehorse and went to Reagan High School with him. We had a group of friends that got together many times through the years. He will be missed. Love to his family and friends.

William Brown

April 30, 2017

Richard "Racehorse" Haynes was a legend and truly one of the best role models an attorney could ask for. I consider myself fortunate to have known him and to have dined with him on many occasions. He is probably appealing his death at this very moment.

Connie Reibenstein

April 30, 2017

It was an honor to know you. May God Bless you and your family. RIP Mr. Haynes, Naomi and Trayce. You all will be greatly missed!!!

Vickie Ward

April 30, 2017

Richard, This world was much more interesting with you in it. I'm so proud to say that I knew you. That I could help you when you needed me the most in your life. I will always remember you and our conversations . My one regret is not running away with you to eat sunny side up eggs at Greys Cafe. God Speed Richard , I truly miss your smiling face.

Kristin Wilkinson

April 30, 2017

My first law firm boss as an attorney has passed to his next journey. My prayers are with you, Richard, and your family. May you always be remembered as the wonderful human being you were and the most respectful and kind boss I have ever had. Just to be around you was an honor and privilege and an opportunity to learn from one of the wisest and kindest, dignified, warmest persons who loved his family so very much. As always, I adore you and lift you to our Lord's loving and caring arms. God bless you!

Dvosha Roscoe

April 30, 2017

I can't thank you enough. You where so much more than my employer; you were my role model, my teacher, my mentor and my friend. You are so very much missed. My heartfelt condolences to your family. There is now a hole in the universe and in the hearts of many, including mine. Dvosha Roscoe

Thelma Serda

April 30, 2017

I miss you Mr Haynes.
Thoughts & prayers to Slade/Lisa, Blake, Rikki Cheryl and the entire Haynes Family.
With love, Thelma & family.

Guy Mahaffey

April 29, 2017

You were a great man in so many ways. U were very kind to me so many occasions. God Bless and RIP Mr Haynes

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