RIP Walter Haynes

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 1 Jan 2009 2:06 am

Walter passed away just after midnite last night and is now with the LORD. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep Cindy and the family always. Jody.

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 1 Jan 2009 4:35 am

Sorry to hear "Mr We Could" is gone. I just got an e-mail about him breaking a bone and in the hospital. Looks like he went fast.

Ray Walker · Post by **Ray Walker** » 1 Jan 2009 5:25 am

We have all lost a legend and for some of us a very true and dear friend. Please say a prayer for Cindy who loved and cherished Walt and is now in need of your support. She has lost her absolute best friend.

Ray and Debbie Walker

Terry McCumbee · Post by **Terry McCumbee** » 1 Jan 2009 6:09 am

So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and may God be with them in this time of sorrow. We have truly lost a legend.
Terry & Dee McCumbee

Michael Douchette · Post by **Michael Douchette** » 1 Jan 2009 6:21 am

Oh, my. Walter was one of the first guys I worked with when I got started. This is so sad. My condolences to the family. Godspeed, Walter...

Ray Walker · Post by **Ray Walker** » 1 Jan 2009 7:03 am

Cindy has advised me that you may send a card but please no phone calls for right now. She is very very exhausted and needs rest, and again she has asked that I give you her heartfelt thanks for all of your prayers.

Ray Walker

Joseph V. Sapp · Post by **Joseph V. Sapp** » 1 Jan 2009 7:09 am

My condolences to Cindy and the entire family. Walt was one of the really "good guys". those that had the chance to know him found out first hand,,how special he really was. this is just so sad........

God Bless
Joe

Laurie Ayres · Post by **Laurie Ayres** » 1 Jan 2009 7:12 am

Cindy: Roy & I are so sorry to hear the news. Another legend gone home. We will keep you in our prayers for God to comfort you and ease your pain. God's blessings Cindy. Laurie & Roy

Tay Joslin · Post by **Tay Joslin** » 1 Jan 2009 9:32 am

This is a sad day. I really
loved Mr. Haynes! I am grateful
to have met him. My prayers of
comfort are with Mrs. Cindy and
the family.

Would someone be gracious enough
to post a mailing address for cards?

With much love and sympathy,
Tay & Jenn Joslin

Stoney Stonecipher · Post by **Stoney Stonecipher** » 1 Jan 2009 10:02 am

This is indeed shocking news. Walter was a good friend and we will miss him. Cindy, you will be in our prayers and thoughts. .......Stoney and Lois

Bobby Caldwell · Post by **Bobby Caldwell** » 1 Jan 2009 10:33 am

So sorry to hear this. Walter was a great guy and a wonderful musician. It doesn't get any better than the steel into and solo on "We Could" by "Little Jimmy". Rest in peace dear friend. Bobby

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 1 Jan 2009 10:52 am

I'm so sorry to hear of this......Walter was a very dear friend to all of us.....Our condolences to Cindy. we will all miss him dearly......HAL

Fred Shannon · Post by **Fred Shannon** » 1 Jan 2009 11:21 am

Having never really known Mr. Haynes was my loss, but I'll always cherish the conversations I was able to have with him on the Chat Room. Our Condolences and sympathies go to the family and May he rest in peace.

the shannon family

David Coplin · Post by **David Coplin** » 1 Jan 2009 11:25 am

A very sad day to start the New Year. I am so sorry to hear that we have lost Walter. My condolences go out to his wife Cindy, his family and to all of his friends.He will be missed by so very many.

David

Walter Stettner · Post by **Walter Stettner** » 1 Jan 2009 11:53 am

What a shock to read about Walter's passing. Another of the real steel guitar legends is gone.

My prayers and condolences go to his family.

RIP, Walter, and thanks for all the music.

Rob Parker · Post by **Rob Parker** » 1 Jan 2009 12:44 pm

Sad,sad news,
What a very heartbreaking way to start the New Year.
Miss Cindy,my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.Walter has been a great friend, and one of my heros for many,many years.
Peace and love to all of you, and may Our Maker ease your heartache, and your pain.
RP...'come on in'...

Danny Hammers · Post by **Danny Hammers** » 1 Jan 2009 1:16 pm

I am so sad to hear this. Joe Turner had been keeping me updated on his health,
I never met Mr.Haynes but I knew Joe was very close to him and talk about him all the time.
Our Prayers go out to Cindy

Joe and Walter

This is just small list of the recordings he was on

WALTER HAYNES - ANOTHER - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - BIG OLE HEARTACHE - HAWKSHAW HAWKINS
WALTER HAYNES - BLUES STAY AWAY FROM ME - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - CALL ME MR. BROWN - SKEETS MCDONALD
WALTER HAYNES - CAR HOPPIN' MAMA - HAWKSHAW HAWKINS
WALTER HAYNES - CRAZY - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - DARKNESS ON THE FACE OF THE EARTH - HAWKSHAW HAWKINS
WALTER HAYNES - DEAR JOHN (I'VE SENT YOUR SADDLE HOME) - SKEETS MCDONALD
WALTER HAYNES - FAREWELL PARTY - LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS
WALTER HAYNES - FOOLIN' AROUND - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - FOREVER IS TOO LONG TO BE ALONE - LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS
WALTER HAYNES - HALF AS MUCH - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - HAVE YOU EVER BEEN LONELY - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - I CAN'T SEEM TO SAY GOODBYE - HAWKSHAW HAWKINS
WALTER HAYNES - I GOTTA GET DRUNK - JOE CARSON
WALTER HAYNES - I LOVE YOU BECAUSE - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - I LOVE YOU SO MUCH IT HURTS - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - I'LL HOLD YOU IN MY HEART - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - I'LL NEVER BE FREE - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - I'LL TAKE THE BLAME - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - JEALOUS HEART - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - LONELY STREET - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - MOCKING BIRD HILL - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - OH HOW I CRIED - HAWHSHAW HAWKINS
WALTER HAYNES - SALTY BOOGIE - LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS
WALTER HAYNES - SAN ANTONIO ROSE - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - SHE'S GOT YOU - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - SLOW SUICIDE - LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS
WALTER HAYNES - SLOWLY LITTLE - JIMMY DICKENS
WALTER HAYNES - SWEET TEMPTATION - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - TEARDROPS FELL LIKE RAINDROPS - LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS
WALTER HAYNES - THAT'S MY DESIRE - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - THE ONE YOU SLIP AROUND WITH - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - TWENTY MILES FROM SHORE - HAWKSHAW HAWKINS
WALTER HAYNES - UNDER YOUR SPELL AGAIN - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - WALTZ OF THE ANGELS - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - WE COULD - LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS
WALTER HAYNES - WHERE DID THE SUNSHINE GO - LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS
WALTER HAYNES - WHERE'S WILLIE - LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS
WALTER HAYNES - WHO CAN I COUNT ON - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - WHO'LL BUY MY MEMORIES - JOE CARSON
WALTER HAYNES - YOU BELONG TO ME - PATSY CLINE
WALTER HAYNES - YOU TOOK MY HAPPY AWAY (#2) - WILLIE NELSON
WALTER HAYNES - YOU WIN AGAIN - JEAN SHEPARD
WALTER HAYNES - YOU'RE THE ONLY GOOD THING THAT'S AHPPENED TO ME - JEAN SHEPARD

Danny and Patricia

Junior Knight · Post by **Junior Knight** » 1 Jan 2009 1:36 pm

Our prayers go out to the family.

Ray Walker · Post by **Ray Walker** » 1 Jan 2009 1:39 pm

Someone asked for a mailing address to send a card and with Cindy's permission here it is.

Walter and Cindy Haynes
101 Abbey Road
Bullard, TX 75757

Ray

Billy Easton · Post by **Billy Easton** » 1 Jan 2009 2:00 pm

Sad, sad news. I got the chance to be with Walter and chat for several hours with him a few years ago at the TSGA. A very humble man and a real gentleman, in addition to being such a great player and huge influence on many of us. May he rest in peace.

Billy Easton
Las Vegas, NV

Wayne Morgan · Post by **Wayne Morgan** » 1 Jan 2009 2:32 pm

Very sad news, Walter was one of my favorite people, such a pleasent person to be around and to converse with. A true legond in the country music and steel guitar world. He will be sadly missed by all. My prayers are with Cindy and the family.
Wayne Morgan

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 1 Jan 2009 2:44 pm

My condolences Go out to Cindy and The Family.
I took This Picture Bro Danny Hammers posted while Walter was Chatting with Joe Turner and Myself at Saluda a Few Years Back.

A Finer and Gentler man We may never know again.

R.I.P. My brother.
John

Roy Rosetta · Post by **Roy Rosetta** » 1 Jan 2009 4:43 pm

This is really sad news. Our condolences go out to Cindy and the family. Walter was a great friend and a hero of mine.
...Roy and Barbara

admin · Post by **b0b** » 1 Jan 2009 5:58 pm

I'm very sorry to hear this. Though we never met in person, I've always enjoyed Walter's music. My condolences to his family.

Walt Cunningham · Post by **Walt Cunningham** » 1 Jan 2009 5:59 pm

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RIP Walter Haynes

RIP Walter Haynes

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A Sad Way To Start The New Year.