Lee Tillman Haynes, Jr., a beloved musician and proud inductee of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, passed away on February 24th 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA. Born on February 1st, 1936 in Denham Springs, LA to Inez Drake Haynes and Lee Tillman Haynes Sr., "Sonny" was "Inez and Bootsie's only boy." He enjoyed playing golf, reading the newspaper, and spending time with family. He is survived by his children: Bruce, Kevin (Rosezel), Kim, Gina, Angel (Troy), Dana, Dalana, Lee Tillman Haynes III "Trey", and Shelby. He is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a longtime partner, Marilyn Graham. He was preceded in death by Kerri "Chetty Boy" Haynes (son), Tazmine Robinson (granddaughter), Lee Tillman Haynes Sr. (father), Inez Drake Haynes (mother), Brenda Eames (sister), Rosemary Collier (sister), and Marvelle Hayes (sister). Viewing, Monday, March 3rd, 2025 from 3-5pm followed by a memorial service on Wednesday. March 5th, 2025 at 11am, both at Hall Davis & Sons Funeral Home at 9348 Scenic Hwy. Lee's spirit and music will forever live on, resonating through the hearts of all who were touched by his gift.
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Lee Tillman Haynes, Jr., a beloved musician and proud inductee of the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame, passed away on February 24th 2025, in Baton Rouge, LA. Born on February 1st, 1936 in Denham Springs, LA to Inez Drake Haynes and Lee Tillman Haynes Sr., "Sonny" was "Inez and Bootsie's only boy." He enjoyed playing golf, reading the newspaper, and
Published on February 27, 2025
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