David “Cooney” Haynes, Sr., 81, of Nederland, died Sunday, August 30, 2015. He was born on September 28, 1933, in Honey Island, to Elsie Flower and Ernie Haynes, and had been a lifelong resident of the area.

David was a United States Army veteran and later retired from Texaco after twenty-five years of service. He coached little league baseball and junior league football. David enjoyed camping and fishing.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Pauline Haynes, of Nederland; sons, David Haynes, Jr. and his wife, Patti and Tim Haynes and his wife, Candy, all of Nederland; and Joel Haynes and his wife, Lori, of Bridge City; daughter-in-law, Delena Haynes, of Mauriceville; fifteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; sister, Joann Bailey and her husband, Don, of Missouri City; and brothers-in-law, Roy L. Rodgers and Paul D Rodgers and his wife, Jayne, all of Sour Lake; and Don Oberg and his wife, Sue, of Groves.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Elsie and Ernie “Spec” Haynes; son, Ernie P. Haynes; daughter, Aleathea Bryce Tomlinson; son-in-law, Joe Bryce, Jr.; and sister, Paula Oberg.

A gathering of Mr. Haynes’ family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Broussard’s, with his committal to follow at 12:30 p.m., at Village Mills Cemetery, Highway 69 North, Village Mills.

Memorial contributions for Mr. Haynes’ may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, Texas 75284.