Richard Dee Haynes, 68, North Fort Myers, FL, passed away May 5, 2017 at Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, FL.

Richard was born in Maryville Missouri May 11, 1948 and grew up on the Mile Long Farm, south of town. His parents were Donald Frederick "Dick" Haynes and Levita Maxine (McClurg) Haynes and they preceded him in death.

He attended Arkoe Country School and Washington High School graduating in 1966. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Maryville.

Growing up Richard was active in 4-H, Church Camp, and was an Eagle Scout with Troop 74 Maryville in 1965. He was Brave Short Pony in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.

After high school Richard joined the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Arlington AGMR-2 that toured the Pacific including Vietnam. He was honorably discharged as a Petty Officer Second Class Radioman at his last duty station, Message Center Pearl Harbor, HI. He was a member of Ralph W. Sparks American Legion Post 336, North Fort Myers, Fl and also a member of Veterans of Foreign wars Post 442, Maryville, MO.

After serving his country he attended Northwest Missouri State University, on the GI Bill, graduating in 1976 with a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. He was a member of the Northwest Veterans Club.

His working career was with the USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service. He was located in numerous cities around the US. After retiring he traveled in his motor home around the US and settled in North Fort Myers, FL, where he lived till this death. He never wanted to see "Snow" again except on the TV.

He is survived by his brother Donald Lee Haynes of Maryville, and a nephew, Donald Stephen (Nicole Ursch) Haynes and their sons, Russell Jeffery and Emmitt Bradley Haynes, Dardenne Prairie (St. Louis area), MO.

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Visitations will occur 6-8:00 PM, Thursday May 11, and 9-10:00 AM prior to the service on Friday. Casual dress is preferred.

He will be buried with Military Honors at Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville, MO.

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