Olen Haynes, Jr. was born February 26, 1940, to the parents of Olen Haynes, Sr and Della Jeffery in Gladewater, Texas. He attended school in the Gregg County School District.
Later in life Olen met and married the love of his life Melba Bean, and they remained as one until her death in November 2012. Olen attended Greater Progressive Church of God in Christ under the leadership of the late Bishop J.L. Johnson.
Olen was gainfully employed with Fort Worth ISD for a number of years and later retired from there.
Olen was preceded in death by his wife, Melba; his children, Sheri, Tony and Donna and his first grandchild Niesha Hall.
Left to cherish his memories are his grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters and a host of other relatives and friends.
