Naaman Norris Haynes, Jr.

Naaman Norris Haynes, Jr., was beloved. He was born May 15, 1951 to Rev. Naaman N. Haynes, Sr., and Ada Haynes in Fresno, California. He moved to Madera, California with his family at age 7. Naaman was baptized by his father at an early age and was active in the youth ministry at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Madera where his father was a pastor. He sang in the choir, was president and a leader in many of the youth groups and participated in holiday programs and plays. He joined South Phoenix Missionary Baptist Church in the 80s and sang in the choir. He later attended River of Life Tabernacle. Naaman attended Madera High School and graduated in 1969 as a scholar-athlete. In high school he not only excelled academically, he was a star basketball player, receiving a full-ride scholarship to Claremont Men's College in Claremont, California. At Claremont he played basketball but found his passion in football and was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 1973. Naaman married Michelle Davis in 1975 and to this union Naaman Haynes, III and Shannon Haynes (Khan) were born. He relocated to Phoenix in 1984 and started several businesses: IdentaKid and Haynes Photography. While prov...[more]

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ng fingerprint and photography services to Childcare Centers, he met his current wife, Kimberly Steele. They were married June 6, 1998 in a ceremony at River of Life where family and friends joined in the celebration of their union. Over the past 21+ years, they blended their families and were blessed with 16 grandchildren. Naaman was hands on with each of these grandchildren. Naaman loved family gatherings and he loved Thanksgiving and Christmas. He believed in the importance of celebrating these holidays surrounded by family. He didn't believe that children should wake up on Christmas without a room full of toys. It was his most joyous time and he prided himself in making sure there were plenty of gifts for all the grands. He also enjoyed his Friday lunches at Boston's where he would bet on the horses and enjoy his salad and friends. Naaman, along with his patient and trusted friend and associate Heather Shippy, touched the lives of many preschool and grade-school children and their families through his photography. Valentine's Day, Easter, Christmas, proms, sports programs, whatever the occasion, Naaman was there taking pictures for families to enjoy and share. Naaman was known as the "bionic man". He received a kidney transplant in 1994 which began multiple years of health issues. He did not let any of his illnesses keep him from enjoying life and doing what he loved doing. He was a fighter and fought to the end. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Kimberly, his children, Naaman (Maureen) and Shannon (David), his stepchildren, Ryan (Kate), Erin (Shawn), and Dylan (Sarah), 16 grandchildren, Calen, Ireland, Nicholas, Ryder, Dallas, Kendall, Destiny, Camilla, Owen, Aidan, Cruz, David, Elijah, Ireland, Ivy Grace, and Remy; 4 sisters, Geri Taylor (Dennis), Cheryl Garrison (Jerome), Kathy Gibson (Mitchell), Madge; 8 nieces and nephews, Erin Haynes, Tamara Thomas (Benjamin, Jr.), Brandi, Victoria, Anthony II, Michael, Jerome Jr., and Tiffany; and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Naaman and Ada Haynes, his brother, Anthony, Sr., and his stepson Adam. A celebration of Naaman's Life will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14th at River of Life Tabernacle, 4302 E Broadway Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85040. Please visit below to offer a condolence or to share a memory of Naaman.