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j lawrence
October 26, 2011
I grew up watching Mr Peppermint. I even had a red white jacket like his. Thank you for what all you did. You will be missed.
Amy Bower
October 25, 2011
God Bless You
Debbie Kane
October 23, 2011
Mr.Peppermint, you will truely be missed, it was always fun to get up early and watch you on television before going to school in the 60's...your legacy will live forever
fairy patterson
October 22, 2011
god bless you for making every child laught and play , i grew up with you on tv.and have great rembering of you there, meet you once , will never for you.
Keisha Ross
October 22, 2011
Thanks for the good memories Mr Peppermint.
Grover Thomas
October 21, 2011
I grew up watching Mr. Peppermint. What memories I have. May God bless the Hayes family and comfort them and may He keep and comfort all of us who are members of the Peppermint family. GT Alanta GA
Robin Galvan
October 21, 2011
Mr. Peppermint once held up a picture I sent him and showed it on TV. He gave our family great memories, and I will never forget him. My deepest condolences to his family.
BETTY SANDERS
October 20, 2011
THANK YOU "MR PEPPERMINT" FOR ALL THE FUN TIMES I HAD WATCHING YOUR PROGRAM...I LOVE MUFFIN BEAR, AND AT 62 I STILL HAVE MY MUFFIN BEAR AND SMILE EVERYTIME I GET HIM OUT OF THE CLOSET...
OTHA HARRIS
October 16, 2011
First let me say,Thank you"To the Family with all the Respect for such a Sweet person to start off many day's for so many years."God" gave him a Awesome Spirit and I'm happy i watch him live out his purpose and am grateful to recieve a happy Spirit from him each morning,we will miss you dearly. Mrs.ODH
October 14, 2011
When I was a little girl in the 70's I loved watching Mr. Peppermint. He was so much fun and his soothing voice is what made me want to see him every episode. He is in my heart forever. Thank you Mr. Peppermint for shaping my childhood. BTW I love his son's band "T.B.S" too!
C.Lee in Arlington, TX
Lorena
October 13, 2011
As a child in the early '60's I knew that Mr. Peppermint really loved children. I still have my picture of him.
I wish to express my heart-felt condolences to his family.
Shelly Partlow Shelton
October 12, 2011
Thank you Mr Peppermint. You kept the world simple and pure and fun for us kids... and adults!
Deanna Motsenbocker
October 12, 2011
Thanks for all the happy mornings watching you on TV. Up in my parents attic somewhere is a picture of Mr. Peppermint and my kindergarten class.
Cristela Byrnside
October 11, 2011
Thanks for the memories
James McKinney
October 10, 2011
Mr Peppermint you made millions happy on earth now to make more happy in heaven . God be with you.
Fan forever
October 8, 2011
Thank you, Mr. Haynes, for all of those mornings before school and during vacations! Waking up and getting up was something to look forward to - thanks to you. There has always been a place reserved in heaven for Mr. Peppermint/Mr. Haynes - God bless this man's soul +++++
Brian Condon
October 8, 2011
Still have my signed letter from Mr Peppermint circa 1961 informing me that I had been a winner of a write in contest for free tickets to the new Six Flags Over Texas. Thanks for all the great times we spent together in the sixties.
Nina Parker
October 6, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Mary Ann Parks
October 5, 2011
Goodbye Mr.Peppermint, this was a family favorite when I was a child! How sad todays children will never know how wonderful this man was..
Jill Weiler
October 5, 2011
Thank you for the many years of entertainment when I was a child. I raised my children with you as well. You will be greatly missed!
C Palmer
October 4, 2011
I grew up on your show. You will be missed.
Cheryl Edgar
October 4, 2011
A goodbye to the man who made very lasting memories for myself and my children, Cheryl Edgar (Saginaw, Tx)
October 4, 2011
A goodbye to the man who made very lasting memories for myself and my children, Cheryl Edgar (Saginaw, Tx)
Polly Lindsey
October 4, 2011
I grew up watching your show. Thank you for all you did on the show. I always loved the coat and hat. Prayers for your family.
Deborah Hoover
October 3, 2011
Goodbye Mr. Peppermint, I grew up on your show. Thank you for all you did. God bless you and your family
October 3, 2011
Thank you for the comfort you brought me. You made me feel loved and safe when I watched your show and still at age 38 when I see you picture. May God bless you and your family.
Shirley Dotson
October 3, 2011
Mr Peppermint and Muffin enriched the lives of my children more than he could have ever realized. He was something that we could count on every day to be there with fun and laughter. Thank you for all the blessings you bestowed on us all with your extreme talents. We will miss you !
October 3, 2011
Thank you for enriching so many childrens lives. You will be greatly missed by millions.
Katherine Petta
October 3, 2011
It has been wonderfull for all of us Baby Boomers to have Jerry aka Mr.Peppermint for an example! He was a fine man and will be missed by everyone that knew and loved him! My deepest sympathy to his famil.May God Bless.
Pix Smith
October 3, 2011
Jerry was a great friend, a colleague, and one of the nicest guys around. Thanks for your support over the years, your words of encouragement, and your minty goodness! The puppets and I will miss you, and our thoughts go out to your family and friends. -- Pix Smith, Dallas Puppet Theater.
Lynn Bowers
October 3, 2011
I am proud to be a baby boomer because during that era the media was geared to good and wholesome interaction with FAMILY. Depending on where my father was stationed, there was ALWAYS a morning program for children (Icky Twerp, Captain Kangaroo, Romper Room and of course, Mr. Peppermint). My favorite character was Mr. Wiggly Worm. May God bless his family for sharing Mr. Peppermint with us and may they know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Darlene Hiler
October 2, 2011
God bless you and keep you in his loving arms. May he treat you with as much kindness as you showed the children of the Metroplex.
October 2, 2011
The childhood memories of Mr. Peppermint are the best. You are someone I will always remember. Deb Chester Maclin
M Ayala
October 1, 2011
Thank you for the opportunity to enjoy your show. Sad there aren't shows like yours for kids anymore. you will be greatly missed...
Claude Clanton
October 1, 2011
Mr Peppermint, You were a legend. A man that loved Kids. I met him at the Shrine Circus. Just a kind and wonderful man. God Bless your family. They have lost one of Dallas Fort Worth's greatest men.
M Cochran
October 1, 2011
Goodbye Mr Peppermint I spent my whole childhood with my brother and sister loving you and your show. Thank you for so any wonderful memories
jill green
October 1, 2011
mr peppermint you put a smile on my face every moringbefore i had to take that walk to school thank you for a happy child hood with your show.r.i.p
Bobby
October 1, 2011
Thank you Mr. Peppermint for all the fun and good times. I never knew you personaly but watched you and enjoyed every minute. RIP Sir
Phyllis
October 1, 2011
The world has a little less joy in it today. You will never know how many lives were touched by this absolutely wonderful man. Rest in peace, Jerry.
Kevin Shay
September 30, 2011
Like many, I first knew Mr. Haynes through his Mr. Peppermint shows and news and sportscasts. I played basketball with his son, Gibby, at LHHS. I interviewed him several times for varios stories. He was always charming, witty and down-to-earth. A friend and I even drove him home once from a Jackson Browne concert.
It's sad that he is gone, and he will be missed. But he lived a full life, as my dad did. That's about the best we can hope for, that we make it to the finish line standing and unbowed.
Dave Dillard
September 30, 2011
Mr. Peppermint, the world has a little less joy in it now. You meant so much to so many. Rest in peace my friend.
S H
September 30, 2011
Watched Mr.Peppermint with my kids-We all loved him-Thanks Mr.Peppermint !
September 30, 2011
Jerry"Mr Peppermint"Haynes was such a very special person for all of us who grew up back then. I wish they had TV program's like that today for children to watch. I feel like part of the person that I am today came from watching the program. Thank You Mr Haynes for helping me be the person that I am today.
Katherine Clemens
September 30, 2011
Mr. Peppermint was a wonderful friend when I was a child. I have great memories. He will be so missed. I'm sorry he will not be around for my Grand-children to learn from. May he play to all the little children in Heaven.
Buddy Whittington
September 30, 2011
"As I TAP my cane, and TIP my hat--Take us to see Felix the Cat!"
We'll miss ya Mr. P, Godspeed.
Shannon Kimble
September 29, 2011
We have lost a dear, dear man. He is such a valuable memory in my mind. If I close my eyes I can just picture him walking around in Heaven singing
"Where is Thumbkin, where is
Thumbkin..."
He carried himself high, but never to high to tower over a child. He was safe. He was on your side. And he loved the children as much as the children loved him. He was welcome in my home as a child, and as an adult I loved watching my children watch him. I only wish we had more like him.....for my grandchildren now.
September 29, 2011
I grew up watching Mr. Pepperment, likewise my son grew up watching him. He held a special place in the hearts of many children. He will truly be missed.
September 29, 2011
RIP Mr.Peppermint
September 28, 2011
I have such fond memories of Mr. Peppermint and Muffin the bear. God Bless you Mr. Peppermint. I will always remember the fun times I had watching you.
Elaine
Kimmy
September 28, 2011
I am so sad to hear of Mr. Peppermint's passing. He was someone I loved and watched as a kiddo and sometimes as an adult. =) You are dearly love sweet man...RIP.
P.S. Tell Muffin I love him too!
SAM AKINS
September 28, 2011
JERRY WAS SUCH A GOOD INFLUENCE ON CHILDREN FOR SO MANY YEARS-SO WHOLESOME AND FUN LOVING! HE ENTERTAINED IN PERSON FOR YEARS IN THE 1960'S AND 1970'S AT NUMEROUS DALLAS AREA THEATRES FOR THE 10,000 MEMBER DALLAS FEDERAL SAVINGS "JUNIOR SAVINGS CLUB" TO THE DELIGHT OF OUR BANK MANAGMENT AND THOUSANDS OF PARENTS WHO WOULD BRING THEIR KIDS TO SEE MR PEPPERMINT AND LEAVE THEM FOR A FEW HOURS TO SEE JERRY AND THE LOCAL FEATURE FOLLOWING HIS APPEARANCE. SAM AKINS (FORMER SR. VICE PRESIDENT-PUBLIC RELATIONS DALLAS FEDERAL SAVINGS) GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY FOR THE JOY HE BROUGHT TO SO MANY!!!
RAUL
September 28, 2011
i will always have fond memories as a child growing up with mr peppermint. He will always be a part of my chilhood memories as well as memories I make today. I hope jingles the dragon and mr wiggly worm will keep you company with god. He can enjoy you as much as we did. Bless you MR. PEPPERMENT
Mark Calmes
September 28, 2011
I met Mr Peppermint at a grand opening of a fast food restaraunt as a young boy and I can still remember how much effort he put into paying as much personal attention to each and every child. My memories of Peppermint Place are a fond part of my childhood. Rest with God Mr. Peppermint
Kathy Smith
September 28, 2011
What a great gift Mr. Peppermint gave to the kids of the Metroplex! Thanks go to his family for letting all of us "kids" claim him. He was sooo talented and a great straight-man to Muffin! RIP, Mr. Haynes.
mary p.
September 28, 2011
Rest in Peace Mr. Peppermint. you were a bright spot in my childhood! You will be sorely missed..
teresa flores
September 28, 2011
I love you Mr. Peppermint! Thank you for all the lovely memories! You will always have a place in my heart! I had the wonderful chance to meet you and you were every bit the kind warm soul I expected from seeing your t.v. show! thank you! God Bless!
john roberts
September 28, 2011
i watched me peppermint when i was a child on tv he was a good man and loved by all clidren and those who knew him he will be greatly missed but. not forgotten
Janis Tropp
September 28, 2011
Bless you for all the happy memories you gave so many children. Waking up to Mr Peppermint was the way to wake up. You will never be forgotten.
Sandra Thomas
September 28, 2011
I'll never forget Peppermint Place! Thank you Mr. Peppermint~
September 28, 2011
Bless you Mr. Peppermint.
We will never forget you sir.
MARGIE BURNS
September 28, 2011
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE FUN MEMORIES, WE WATCHED MR PEPPERMINT EVERYDAY GROWING UP. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
Liz Castillo
September 28, 2011
Mr. Peppermint, i wished you could be here for our grandchildren, i loved your show when i was growing up, you will be missed. Liz Castillo, Burleson Tx
Debbie Pedigo
September 28, 2011
RIP Mr Peppermint, one of my favorite childhood memories.
September 28, 2011
We'll miss you Mr. Peppermint...Angela
Julia (Roberts) Lewald
September 28, 2011
A wonderful man who was very kind to me when I was a child.
Lesia Hoffman
September 27, 2011
RIP Mr. Peppermint. Thank you for the memories.
September 27, 2011
Thanks for the memories. My children all grew up watching you and Mr. Rogers. There's no one like you left.
God's love and blessings to your family.
Dottie Winkelmann, NRH, Texas
GL
September 27, 2011
Thanks for all the memories your TV show gave our children. They love your show. We use to see you at Highland Park Cafeteria on Knox/Henderson in the '70 & '80, you were always just as nice in person. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Deborah McCollum
September 27, 2011
Mr Pepperment was my hero. He took me to another place growing up. A peaceful and fun place. I pray every child has their own Mr Pepperment. He is loved. I pray all his family can find comfort in our lord.
laura self and children
September 27, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
MARIANN ARNSPIGER
September 27, 2011
I will always have pleasant memories of Mr. Peppermint. Mr Wiggly Worm was my favorite character, until I found out it was his finger with a face drawn on. His wit and gentle humor made him a TV staple in our home. They will forever be fond memories for me and will always make me smile. Thank you for sharing him with me.
September 27, 2011
Jerry was not only a true Dallas treasure, but one of the nicest people I have ever met. A gentle soul. So sorry for your loss.
PL
Tish Mussey
September 27, 2011
Jerry was always such a nice guy. He'd say hello to me whenever we saw each other, despite the fact that we never really worked on a show together. I knew he recognized me as part of the Dallas theatre family even if he didn't always know what I was working on specifically, and that acknowledgment from him is something I will always appreciate and cherish. He came to see the first show I ever directed in Dallas because we invited him. I didn't get to grow up with Mr. Peppermint, but it's easy to see why he was so well loved, not only by his young fans, by those who got to know him outside of that too, like me. I'll be thinking of your family, and knowing that you are in the best of places now. Sending love!
Nancy Miller
September 27, 2011
We all love Mr. Peppermint-Jerry Haynes. God bless the family.
Douglass Burks
September 27, 2011
Mr Peppermint was my first childhood idol. I was thrilled when around age 3, my parents gave me a red and white striped jacket, straw hat and cane for Christmas. I spent many hours humming the theme music and re-enacting the opening sequence to his show. Years later I appeared on Peppermint Place many times to promote our puppet productions and we became friends. Jerry was one of the kindest, funniest gentlemen I have ever known. I will never forget you, Mr. P!
Martha Lyle
September 27, 2011
We knew Mr. Peppermint in two ways. My now grown daughter knew him from the American Lung Association where he was on the board with her beloved Granny, Winnie Lyle, during the 1980's; and again as Mr. Peppermint who was friends with Muffin,Mr. Wiggly and Jingles the Dragon. You are much loved and your family is surely aware of the many children whose lives he touched!
Bobbie Coates
September 27, 2011
Mr. Peppermint is a very special part of my childhood memories. I am so thankful that I grew up in a time when someone like him was on television, providing a great influence for young children. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
Marilyn Frederick
September 27, 2011
I will always remember watching Mr. Peppermint as a child. He brought so many children happiness and joy. May God be with you and your family.
Raffy Aladro
September 27, 2011
My thoughts, prayers, and memories are with you always. God bless you all.
Denise Wacker
September 27, 2011
I will always remember watching Mr. Peppermint. My sympathies to the family.
Denise
NRH, Texas
Lisa Echols
September 27, 2011
RIP Mr. Peppermint (Haynes). I remember being on your show several times as a kid, and you & the staff were always so welcoming. God bless the family in this time of sorrow.
JoAnn Holt
September 27, 2011
You will always be in the hearts and memories of those of us who loved you, Jerry Haynes. You left the world a kinder, gentler place and I know you are going to an even better place.
September 27, 2011
A true cowtown icon. A real hero, a gentle soul, A super star who deserved the honor. A soft spoken man with great integrity. A shining example for our youth. God speed sir , God speed.
teri P
September 27, 2011
you will be missed. my deepest sympathies to the family. rest in peace mr. peppermint
Roz
September 27, 2011
I met you at Town East Mall 30+ years ago. I will never forget you
Amy Stamper
September 27, 2011
always loved and never forgotten <3 My childhood is filled with memories of the iconic Mr. Peppermint and Muffin. How wonderful it would have been for my son to know the joy of it too. It seems strange now at 40 yrs old how often something will still trigger a memory of him and the show. My prayers to his family, thank you for sharing him with me.
Vickie Hayes
September 27, 2011
I too grew up watching Mr. Peppermint. He even took the time to call my mom and let her know that while writing a letter to him, I had put a letter to my aunt in his envelope. How precious is that? Thank you for all the wonderful memories. The world needs more "Mr. Peppermints."
Vickie Hayes
S Ray
September 27, 2011
Thanks for all the great memories, Mr. Peppermint. You were a huge part of my childhood. Rest in Peace.
Michael W
September 27, 2011
Thank you for the golden years of what TV use to be. Now before the Lord, fully perfected and restored. My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends you await. Rest my good man.
Robyn Ragno
September 27, 2011
To the family of Mr. Jerry Haynes,
I am so sorry for your great loss. Mr. Peppermint is a part of so many of my childhood memories. Sometimes I still hum the "King of York" song while getting ready for work, and throughout the day. Rest in Peace Mr. Peppermint, you will be missed. There will never be another like you.
Wes Wilson
September 27, 2011
My heart goes out to Mr. Haynes' family. I grew up watching "Mr. Peppermint" and met your dad once when I was 10 years old. He was also a friend of my family when he lived in Plano. Such a nice, friendly man. God bless you all, you're all in my prayers.
Randy
September 27, 2011
Bye Mr. Peppermint. I loved you and my kids loved you and my grandkids loved you. Thank you for bring some lightness and sweetness and gentility to a world desperately in need of those.
Lisa Barton
September 27, 2011
Thank you for being part of my childhood!!
Ron Brady
September 27, 2011
I know it is hard to let go but remember how your husband and father touched so many hearts .I remember him giving me a three day supply of peppermints one time when he visited my school.I still respect him and what he stood for.....
September 27, 2011
"Thanks for the memories, Mr. Peppermint!" You influenced many generations in such positive & fun ways that unfortunately is no longer the norm.
Thank you, also, to Mr. Haynes' family for sharing such a wonderful man with the world.
May God's peace and comfort be yours,
Paula (a childhood fan)
GAIL MEEKS
September 27, 2011
REST IN PEACE MR, PEPPERMINT , GROW UP WITH THIS ICON, GOD BLESSED HIM WITH A WONDERFUL LIFE OF 84 YEAR MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOUR FANMILY G.M.
September 27, 2011
I grew up watching Mr. Peppermint and Slam Bang Theater. I think children of today need a Mr. Peppermint. He will be missed.
R. Williams, Fort Worth, TX
Debbie Gregory
September 27, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes to the family of Jerry Haynes. Thank-You! Mr. Peppermint for the wonderful childhood memories. Wish today's kids could have what you gave me. May you rest in peace.
KENT EARGLE
September 27, 2011
R.I.P. YOU HAVE EARN IT MORE THAN MOST FOR YOUR LIFE TIME OF WORK FOR THE KIDS.
Fran McDonald
September 27, 2011
Thank you, Mr Peppermint! I grew up watching you.
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