Richard Haynes Obituary

Richard Fredrick Haynes
departed this life on October 8th, 2025, at his home in Springfield, Illinois.

Richard was born in East St. Louis, Illinois, December 27th 1965 to his parents Jerry Davis and Pearline Haynes.

He loved spending time outdoors, especially camping and fishing at his favorite spot, Lake Springfield. Richard also enjoyed playing slot machines whenever he had the chance. Throughout his life, he worked various jobs, including hauling furniture and helping people move and always lending a helping hand where it was needed.

Richard found great joy in spending time with his grandchildren, Rashad Johnson and Christian Johnson. He taught them how to fish and how to safely move and assemble furniture, passing down valuable skills and cherished memories.

He deeply loved and cherished his wife, Jennifer Brooks-Haynes, and his stepson, Damion Brooks. Richard often shared photos and fond memories of Jennifer, reflecting on their beautiful life together. They were married for over fifteen years before she departed this earth.

Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Jennifer Brooks-Haynes, his father Jerry Davis, his brother Harold Haynes, and his sister Sharon Haynes.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory his children Tamira Johnson, Sharrell Johnson-Bradford and son-in-law Christopher Bradford; his stepson Damion Brooks; his grandchildren Christian Johnson, Rashad Johnson, and Madison Johnson Dorsey; his sisters Wendy Jackson and Stephanie Haynes; his brothers Troy Haynes, Steve Haynes, Nathanial “Montez” Haynes, Leddrew “David” Haynes, and Earl “Eugene” Haynes; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who will forever hold his memory close to their hearts.

Celebration of Life

for 

Richard Fredrick Haynes 

Friday October 24, 2025

Springfield Lake 

2:00pm-5:00pm

Interment 

Private