ddy was honorably discharged in 1954. Buddy received his pilot's license in 1960. He was a designated pilot examiner for the FAA. Buddy was a businessman; he owned an aerial advertising company, flying banners behind his plane over the OU Stadium. He also owned a trucking company where he worked as a long-haul truck driver. Vice-president of the Okie Twister Aerobatics Club, Buddy purchased his first aerobatic plane, a Citabria, in 1966. "Flying is just a way of life and flying upside down and sideways and dancing around up there in the sky is just a part of flying"- Buddy Haynes When not working, Buddy was busy rebuilding and restoring planes, cars and golf carts. He had a passion for riding motorcycles and was the proud owner of a Harley for many years. Buddy and Wallena met through a mutual friend and were married on March 27, 1977 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas became a favorite vacation spot for the couple. In retirement, the couple moved to Mission, Texas where they lived on the Rio Grande Valley for more than 30 years. They managed several resort properties where Buddy was the maintenance supervisor. On August 7, 2019, Buddy passed away at the age of 87. Those he leaves to cherish his memory are: wife, Wallena Haynes of Tulsa; children, Jeanne Snelson, Jim Haynes and Brent Haynes; step-children, Ron Keith, Stephen Keith and Mark Keith; grandchildren, Ryan Keith, Sarah Warren, Rachel Haynes, Cameron Haynes, Sherman Tyler Haynes, Mallory Snelson Moran and Travis Haynes; step-grandchildren, Christopher Keith, Casey Keith and Travis Keith; five great granddaughters; sisters, Kathryn Johnson and Mary George. He was preceded in death by his parents.