Louis Haynes, 79, of Siloam Springs, Ark died Sept. 2 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1928 in Piggott and was the son of Roy and Thelma Underwood Haynes.

Louis grew up in Piggott, but lived in Minnesota for over 20 years where he met his wife, Jerita Cardinal Haynes, and raised two sons. He was self employed in the fiberglass and plastics industry until 1988, when he retired and moved to Siloam Springs.

He is survived by his wife Jerita Cardinal Haynes of Siloam Springs, Ark., his sons Louis Edward Haynes, of Siloam Springs, Ark., Dennis Haynes of Clearlake, Calif; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Sonny Johnson of Piggott and Jerry Johnson of Hills, Minn.; 5 sisters; Clare May Hayes of Berryville, Ark.,along with Linda Elkins, Pat Adams, Ethel Webb and Janice Johnson all of Piggott.

Funeral services were to be held Sept. 5, at Wasson Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jim Whisenant officiating, burial was to follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

To offer condolences, online, go to www.wassonfuneralhome.com.