Robert Riley Haynes, Jr., 72, of Mexico, passed away on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital.

Graveside Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 10, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville.

Robert was born on November 11, 1949, in Mexico, the son of Robert Riley and Laura "Peggy" Omega (Wayne) Haynes.

Robert was a 1967 graduate of Mexico High School. He served two years in the Army from  1969 – 1971.

He is survived by nieces and nephews, Sheila Haynes (Justin Feger), Shannon Haynes, Andre Lortie, Shevon Lortie and Nathan Lortie all of Mexico; and 12 great nieces and nephews.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Haynes and Peggy Haynes; two brothers, Richard Haynes and Michael Haynes; and one sister, Kathy Haynes.

Memorial Donations may be sent to American Cancer Society. They may be sent in care of Arnold Funeral Home 425 S. Jefferson, Mexico, MO 65265.