Cecil Melvin Haynes, 88, of Hoxie passed from this life on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his residence.  He was born October 10, 1933 in Ravenden to the late Melvin W. Haynes and Mittie M. Stratton Haynes.  He was employed as a truck driver and served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  He was a member of the 7th Day Pentecostal Church of Hoxie.  Cecil enjoyed watching all of the John Wayne movies, and he enjoyed his stock car racing days.

In addition to his parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his son, Kenny, three daughters, Peggy, Carolyn, and Wanda Louise; three brothers, three sisters, and one-great grandchild, Jordan.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda Haynes of the home; children, Sue, Linda, Darrell, all of Paducah, Kentucky, Kenny and Paula, both of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Charlie of Shelbyville, Kentucky, Doug of Cherokee Village, and Wanda Faye of Williford, and Johnny Ray of Cabot; three sisters, Lugene of Manila, Lucille of St. Louis, Missouri, and Sheila of Paragould; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Visitation will be Tuesday, November 2, 2021 from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. at Cox Funeral Home.  The funeral follow immediately at 12 p.m. with David Gates and Bro. Riley officiating.  Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Annieville under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Dustin Haynes, Nick Kemper, Howard Gibson, Brian Carrigan, Richie Millsap, and Johnny Tyson.

Honorary pallbearers are Paul Hawkins, Terry Millsap, Dale Stratton, Bob Callahan, Gary Brown, Doug Jones, Jason DeMastes.

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