Billy Dwayne Haynes March 11, 1931 - May 18, 2018 - Turrentine Jackson Morrow

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                                          Billy Dwayne Haynes
                                          March 11, 1931 - May 18, 2018

Bill Haynes, 87, of McKinney, Texas passed away May 18, 2018. He was born in the home of his grandparents, Bob and
Stella Scott located in Viney Grove, a community of Collin County, Texas on March 11, 1931. Bill was taken by his parents to
their home in the Kelly Community, east of Anna, Texas where he lived until he was six years old. Shortly, before he was to
start school, his family at the time, consisting of his parents, Vernon and Opal Haynes, brother Bobby and sister Jean Ann
moved to the Haynes Farm in Chambersville, Texas. He entered school in 1938 and finished the tenth grade there in 1946. Bill
then moved into the Scott Hotel in McKinney to live with his grandmother and attend McKinney’s Boyd High School where he
graduated in 1948. After graduating from Boyd High School in 1948, Bill enrolled in North Texas State College. After living in
Denton during his freshman year, Bill moved back into the Scott Hotel and commuted to Denton, finishing his B.A. degree in
1952 and M.A. in history and English in 1954. Bill served in the United States Army from January of 1954 to January of 1956,
spending a little over a year in 7689 Hq. and Hq. Company in Salzburg, Austria. In March of 1956, he accepted an offer to
teach in Pampa Senior High School, where he taught history, sociology and English. He retired as English/Language Arts
Coordinator for Pampa High School in 1986 and returned to McKinney.

The Scott Hotel was located just off the downtown public square at 217 North Tennessee Street, across the street from Scotty
Forsyth’s blacksmith shop. Bill’s great-grandparents, Frank and Martha Scott, had opened the Scott Hotel in the Old Burton
House building in 1933; and in 1938, his grandparents Bob and Stella Scott had taken over as managers of the business.
Since Bill and his family visited the Scotts almost every weekend, Bill grew up playing with this brother, sister, and cousins
around the public square in downtown McKinney and along Herndon street, just south of the hotel. His parents and
grandparents took many pictures of children and grandchildren playing around the hotel. As a result, Bill had a large collection
of photographs of McKinney in the background during the 1930’s and 1940’s.

McKinney’s then new library was located on the site of the Scott Hotel, where Bill had spent his teenage years; and he began
spending some time each afternoon in the library, reading and viewing microfilm copies of the old McKinney newspapers.
When he moved back to McKinney, he found that many of the scenes of his childhood had changed. As his interest in the
history of McKinney grew, he began keeping notes on the business and social history of the city. Soon he had material for

articles which were published in McKinney Living and several historical articles that were published by Jack Suggs in his
newspaper, The McKinney Herald and The McKinney News. He was called upon to speak to groups interested in his stories
about McKinney’s early days; and he became a member of organizations interested in preserving the history of McKinney and
Collin County; the Collin County Historical Preservation Group. For several years he served with these groups, working to
secure state historical markers for the Elm Saloon and the Chambersville Cemetery and serving as a member of the Collin
County Historical Preservation Group.

He is survived by his siblings, Jean Ann Dungan of McKinney, Texas, Danny Jo Haynes and wife Ellen of Aurora, Colorado,
and Bobby Haynes of Lake Lavon, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews; and other loving relatives.

Billy was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Vernon Scott.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Collin County Church of Christ, 2411 Virginia Parkway,
McKinney, Texas 75071.

Memorials may be made to the Collin County Church of Christ in McKinney, Texas.

Memorials
Our sincere sympathy is extended to the Family. Billy and his family are long
time friends of the Milstead Family with many great memories. Billy was an
educator that touched so many lives and was a Christian Example to all. He
was also a great asset in compiling the History of McKinney . He certainly left
the world a better place.
LENA AND EARL MILSTEAD, JUNE 5, 2018

Uncle Bill will be missed in our family. I have fond memories of trips to visit
him in Pampa, and going to Palo Duro Canyon with him. The extensive
genealogical history that he provided gave us roots and insight to our family's
past.
TERESA DUNGAN LEDBETTER, JUNE 3, 2018

Stacy: Billy was my Great-Uncle. I always loved going over to his house. He
was such a smart and wise person. He knew some much about the history of
everything and was always compassionate and empathetic towards others. I'm
so glad I got to have you in my life.

STACY MIRANDA, MAY 31, 2018

Mr. Haynes was one of my favorite teachers at Pampa High School. We were
blessed to have a teacher who honored his students by sharing his knowledge,
being fair to all students, and caring about our education.
GLENNA BROWN, MAY 29, 2018

In my short 3 years of knowing Bill, he was a gentleman always. He was smart
as a whip even at 87. In a quiet way, he could command a room and captivate
his audience with his historical knowledge. He certainly had my respect. He
will be GREATLY missed at the Collin County History Museum, and I will miss
taking him to the yearly Chambersville Thanksgiving Dinner. The City of
McKinney has lost a great historian. Bill knew that sharing historical
knowledge was the key to influencing the decisions of the future. He was
always willing to help people and very much enjoyed being with them. Being
an academic teacher fit him completely.
THOMAS ROUSE, COLLIN COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM MANAGER, MAY 29, 2018

One of my dearest teachers and life long friends. I had Bill for one semester
my senior year at Pampa HS. Sociology. But he was good friends with several
other teachers I had, and we became life friends. He introduced me to gospel
quartet music when I was in high school. He would, along with other Pampa
teachers, would come to visit me while attending Baylor University. My mother
used to wash and iron his shirts for him. We had many hours of discussions of
every subject you could imagine. I learned to defend my positions by arguing
with him. I will miss him so very much. I could talk about Bill forever. I’m
praying for Jean, Bobby, and Danny. So sorry I just now found out about his
passing. Jerry Baxter, Class of 61.
JERRY BAXTER, MAY 28, 2018

Bill was my favorite teacher at Pampa High School during the early sixties. He
could have been an excellent college professor. Pampa was very lucky to have
him for many years. I wish I could have spent more time with him when he
retired. He was excellent company. He helped me become a better critical
thinker. Thanks, Bill!! David Tripplehorn, Dallas, Texas
DAVID R. TRIPPLEHORN, MAY 28, 2018

I grew up in the Chambersville community. Jean Ann was one of my best
friends as a pre-teen and teenager. Bobby was in my class at Chambersville
and McKinney Boyd High. They were dear friends and their parents and Bill
were popular with the people who knew them. I visited the Scott Hotel many
times with "Jeannie". My sincere condolences to the family for their loss of
Bill. I remember him well and his infectious smile!!
MARGARET ROGERS CALHOUN, MAY 28, 2018

I lived at the Scott Hotel in 1950 after graduating from Blue Ridge High School.
Billy was assisting his Grandmother and attending North Texas. My wife
(girlfriend at the time) enjoyed many outings with a group which included Billy.
He was a very fine person and I know that he will be greatly missed.
DAVID YEAGER, MAY 27, 2018

I shall never forget going to the Giles reunion at Chambersville Church many
years ago and seeing the family tree spread across the wall. It was compiled
by cousins Bill Haynes and Ben Giles. This set me on a historical and
genealogical venture I am on still. Thank you Bill and Ben Bart Morgan.
JOHN BARTLEY {BART} MORGAN, MAY 27, 2018

I had the the pleasure of an English class with Mr. Haynes at Pampa High. He
was an outstanding teacher who demanded critical thinking in all aspects of
life, not just academia. Rest in Peace, sir, and God grant your loved ones
peace and comfort in this difficult time.
JANE HAMMONS, PAMPA HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1969, MAY 27, 2018

My condolences and prayers goes to the family during this difficult time.
JOANNA COPELAND SHROPSHIRE, MAY 22, 2018

I am so grateful to have known Bill. I am so very sorry for this loss. Such a
brilliant and eloquent man. I feel so blessed to have been able to interview
him and get to know his story. My sincere condolences.
MOLLY BREWER, MAY 22, 2018

We will all miss Uncle Billy at the holiday dinners. He was a really good cook
just like his mother. I will also miss stopping by his house for coffee during my
visits to McKinney.

GARY DUNGAN, MAY 21, 2018

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