Roy Haynes obituary, 1925-2024

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Roy Haynes

1925 - 2024

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Tony

March 1, 2025

My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted fans of Mr. Roy Haynes. Mr. Roy Haynes was a Grammy Award-winning drummer whose career spanned more than 70 years and covered most major forms of jazz. He was greatly admired by his fellow artists and all those who knew him. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Roy Haynes. May his music and legacy keep his memory alive forever.

GREGORY VINCI

February 6, 2025

BEING AT OUR HOUSE ON DERBY DAY. PLAYING THE PIANO WITH LONG TIME FRIEND MORGAN HARRIS (CHARLIE) MY NAME IS GREGORY VINCI.....HI GREG..

Scott Alves Barton

December 31, 2024

Dear Graham, along with Craig and all of your family. May your father annd grandfather's ascendance be in glory, power, peace and rhythm. And his legacy in public and in each of you be a balm to all of your spirits now that Roy Haynes is a blessed ancestor.

Diane Byard

November 24, 2024

My deepest and sincerest condolences to all the Haynes family and friends. To Craig, Graham, and dear Leslie. What an amazing and profound journey your father had. May all your best memories, the music, the good times, the fun times, and your family, and his sense of togetherness, sustain you in the days going forth. His legacy is one that will shine on, forever! . Sincerely, Diane

Sherryl

November 21, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Chris

November 18, 2024

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Roy Haynes. What a beautiful legacy he has left for those he leaves behind. Music is such a beautiful gift to share and in so giving it brings happiness to the giver. May the God who gives comfort be with your family.

Hank Dempsey

November 17, 2024

Thank you Roy for your music---Inspired me to continue to practice and perform---I remember our conversation about performance---practice, and our mutual friend,Alan Dawson---prayers for your family

RR

November 17, 2024

A long running and amazing career. He worked with some of the best in jazz over the years. Great music, so talented. May God be with the Haynes family, so very sorry for your loss.

Lady Esther

November 16, 2024

My sincere condolences to Craig and family on the loss of your matriarch. What a legend Roy Haynes was and is. Wishing God's comfort during this time of bereavement. Lady Esther

CJ

November 15, 2024

Rest Well Mr Roy

Cheryl Jones

November 15, 2024

So happy to have had the pleasure of meeting such a wonderful and gifted gentleman. REST WELL FRIEND
MY CONDOLENCES AND DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THE HAYNES FAMILY AND ALL WHO IS CONNECTED TO MR ROY.

RB

November 15, 2024

Such an incredibly talented drummer, his years of playing brought music to many for so many years. Truly one of the greats in jazz. Prayers for the Haynes family. So very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all at this difficult time.

Elizabeth Bell

November 15, 2024

RIP Roy

Mr. Jr.

November 14, 2024

My condolences.

Beth Jones

November 14, 2024

My condolence for the loss of your loved one. May our Heavenly Father comfort you during your time of sorrow.

RB

November 14, 2024

What an outstanding career that spanned so many decades. An amazing drummer that played just about every type of jazz. He definitely made his mark in music and he will be missed. Sincere condolences to the Haynes family. May God be with you in your time of loss.

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