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for Houston Haynes
Brian McKean
October 22, 2013
Please accept my sincere sympathy for the loss of Houston.I attended WSU and lived in Brennan Hall when we were both freshman.I played intramural basketball with Houston and Pete Robinson and we won the title.Houston was an outstanding football player and person.God Bless
Alvin Hurt M.D
February 26, 2013
I went to East Side High School with Houston. We graduated together and he went to play football at Wichita State with running back Pete Robinson. remember him as being an excellent football player an a good man . My Prayers are with the family.
February 15, 2013
Coach Haynes was my football coach back at Temescal Canyon in the early 90's, I remember a few of his "quotes" and can still hear his voice in my head to this day. He had a great impact on my life and taught me many great lessons. Im sorry for the family's loss of this great man and will always remember him.
Gwyndolyn McClellan
January 21, 2013
I just found out today January 21, 2013 about Houston's passing. I was priviledged to have the opportunity to be among the close friends that Houston had in Wichita Kansas. Houston was one of the most beautiful people that you could ever know. I never saw him become angry or ever raise his voice. He always had a smile on his face regardless of the situation. I am most honored and blessed to have had the opportunity to have Houston in my life.
Da'Shira Craig (Haynes)
December 14, 2012
It gives me great comfort to come here and see all of the people my father has touched during his time here on Earth. I see some familiar names, and some not so familiar, and it makes me happy that everyone knew what a fun and sincere person Daddy was. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and stories; Michael and I are grateful for you all! Daddy we miss you, we love you and we hope the Haynes' kids are making you proud up there!
Carl Randolph
December 12, 2012
"Hugo!" That's what we called ya in HS. I'll never forget the fun times we had "jonin" each other!You were a witty,bright,kind and gentle giant. Rest in peace Old East Side Flyer! My condolences to the family.
Bill Skyles
December 10, 2012
All the best to the Haynes family.Houston and I played high school football together and we both threw the shot put on the track team.He was a great individual and team mate. Rest in Peace Flyer....
Gail Wells
December 9, 2012
My deepest condolance to his family. Great memories of his HS football days. We were honored by his presence at our "45th" class reunion. RIP
Gary Tate
December 9, 2012
My condolence to Houston's family. Glad we got to talk at our HS reunion this year. Will always remember the big man.
Jerine Ford
December 8, 2012
You will be missed. Be at peace I know that you are up there with Randy and your Dad laughing at all your good times u guys shared. Don't worry Dad and Houston we will take good care of Mary(that big foot woman) as dad use to call her. RIP, I will make sure DaShira and Mike will be okay they will miss u as well as your grandchildren. All our Love
Rebecca (Renee) Goudeau
December 6, 2012
Mr. Haynes was my favorite teacher at Heights. He was an excellent educator with a passion for teaching. He also kept us laughing. May God bless the Haynes family with comfort,faith and strength during this difficult time.
Larry Allen
December 6, 2012
Houston Haynes was one of the best people I ever had the good fortune to know. I enjoyed the time with him from the opening of TCHS to the time I moved to another school in 2002. He was a man who possessed integrity and honesty. He was always thoughtful of others. It is a comfort to know he is with our Lord Jesus Christ and sometime we will all be together again.
Twonette Ross
December 6, 2012
I was just telling a friend a couple of days ago about Mr. Haynes being one of my favorite teachers at Heights. I'm so sorry to hear about his passing. My prayers are with your family.
David Robinson
December 6, 2012
Mr. Haynes was my teacher back in Wichita. He was a good teacher and a nice man. I am so sorry to hear about his passing.
Gary Valadez
December 5, 2012
I have so many great memories of Coach Haynes. We were playing a sophomore football game at Heights. It came over the pubic address system that the Cincinnati Reds were leading in a game in the World Series and Greg Liebe let his approval be known. We ended up losing the football game. The next day in practice Coach Haynes was grilling us and called out Greg for being more intested in the World Series than in the football game. He asked all of us, if we think Johnny Bench (the catcher for the Reds) goes into the dug out and asks how Greg Liebe is doing at Heights. Pete Campbell could not take and any longer and started laughing. We were all on the ground laughing. We loved him!
December 5, 2012
God Bless you in these difficult times. The Haynes Family is in our prayers. Sherfield and Saundra Dawson, Ryan Dawson, Demetrius Dawson, Tyron Dawson and LaNiece Lacio. "In all thy ways acknownledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths."
December 4, 2012
Coach Haynes was my history teacher at Heights and one of my football coach's... I remember a good man who I always enjoyed running into after graduating. My sincere condolences to his family. RIP Houston
Bill Rodgers
Ryan Dawson
December 4, 2012
To the family a inspiration to me ge was my current event teacher and also another dad n my old neighborhood n wichitaks my third home me chris and mike chris sends condolences mike re raw
Kirsten Teague
December 4, 2012
Because of Coach Haynes I graduated from high school and then went on to WSU to get my degree . He always picked me up and got me back on track ---never sweat the small stuff is what he ways told me. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was very proud of you Michael--- keep in touch.
Harlan Milton
December 4, 2012
Coach Haynes was a great man and coach! His willingness to let me play in spite of my foolish antics was the last time that football was fun. Please believe me when I tell you I was a handful, but he believed in me and I learned a lot about being a good teammate and becoming a man from him. I will miss him.
Steve Wentz
December 4, 2012
Coach Haynes was my first football coach years ago at Heights. His sense of humor will NEVER be forgotten! He could be critical of something you did wrong, but he'd always do it in a way that, not only did you understand WHY it was wrong but ALWAYS with a wit that made us smile and laugh at ourselves.
God Bless Coach.
Karen Hull (Weber)
December 3, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family. He was a great history teacher. I was in his class at Wichita Heights High in 1983. He will be greatly missed.
jim paul
December 3, 2012
MIkie.. Coach Elder just emailed me... Im stunned! I loved your dad and even though its been since you was 5 or so and all of us worked w/ your dad! I still felt like he was one of my best friends! we had a great bunch of coaches there at heights when we all worked with Houston. Your dad was a good man and we had a great time coaching Football and baseball together at Heights! We both kind of grew up together way back when. When I worked with you mike, a few years back and we called your dad a few times it was like he was back home here with us! You know how I felt about your dad! call me sometimes Mike... love to talk with you again.... sorry I didn't know! sorry mike for the loss of your dad. tell your mom hello too
December 3, 2012
Wow! Time is marching on! I've just learned of coach's passing. I surely remember the debates we had in history class and the lessons on the gridiron. Coach gave me one of my first lessons about sacrifice for something you really want. R.I.P. and sympathy to the family. He will be greatly missed.
Stanley D. Small
December 3, 2012
Papa Bear, I will miss you greatly. The great times and memories we have shared.One day I will write a book and our laughs will be shared with many. The only problem is we would get into trouble for 99% of the stories that we have experienced. You have been like a father to me for the past 18 years and will miss that special bond that we had. I will cherish the memories and laugh from time to time as I hear your voice yelling at the kids. RIP dear friend. Coach Edwards
S. Dobbins
December 2, 2012
I never had Mr. Haynes as a teacher, but my locker was right across from his classroom, and I'll never forget how cool he was, and always gave me a hard time! Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Ethra Love
December 2, 2012
Coach Haynes was an excellent teacher. I was very honored to have him as my U.S. History teacher at Heights. To this very day I like history because of him. My sympathy and prayers go out to the family.
Brian Robinson
December 2, 2012
Coach Haynes Will Never Be Forgotten For His Witt and Diligence He Shown To Everyone. My Sympathy To The Family, God Bless!!!
Dorenda Phillips
December 1, 2012
Today's Celebration of Life service was a real blessing. Coach Haynes would have been proud. With all that was said and shared... surely he knows what a big role he played in our lives!! Like the songs we sang today, we know there are "No Tears in Heaven" and Coach Haynes is shouting from above "If You Could See Me Now". I take great comfort knowing I WILL see him again one day. Love You Coach Haynes!!!
jennifer holt
December 1, 2012
Coach Haynes was my colleague of 10+ years in the PE Dept at TCHS. I will miss his warm hello, "Hey, Sugar, How you doin'?" I will also miss chatting with him over every day happenings around campus. Coach Haynes once handed me the book, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff." He always took care of us!!! Made me laugh a lot too! I will miss him greatly.
Leslie Hayes
November 30, 2012
God Bless
Abner Avila
November 29, 2012
Great man, I would get to school every morning at 6am. And every morning he was the first person to greet me. Great PE teacher..specially when we would yell...AVILA!!!
Allyson Petry-King
November 29, 2012
Coach Haynes was a great man, and will be missed by many. My prayers are with the family. I have many fond memories of him as a health teacher, and PE teacher. RIP
WE LOVE YOU COACH HAYNES!!!! From your TCHS PE Dept. (Family) xoxo
TCHS PE
November 29, 2012
B.J. Robinson
November 28, 2012
Mr Haynes was a teacher of mine for 3 years in high school at Temescal Canyon. He was a very funny man but stern at times but everyone respected him. He was my favorite teacher and sad to see him go but i know he is in a better place now
Chris Horton
November 28, 2012
I enjoyed knowing Houston. He was an honorable man and helped with my son who went to TCHS. Thanks Houston, the world is a sadder place here without you.
Elena Moreno Lindeman "Scoop"
November 27, 2012
I was deeply saddened by the news that we lost Coach Haynes. I went to Wichita Heights when he was an educator and football coach there. Though I never had him as a teacher, he always had something positive to give each student he came in contact with. He was admired and loved by many. His family and loved ones will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Vanessa Sessoms
November 27, 2012
My prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow. May the wonderful memories and love received sustain you and give you peace!
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