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Roy Haynes Obituary
Roy Haynes was a Grammy Award-winning drummer whose career spanned more than 70 years and covered most major forms of jazz.
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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
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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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