James Edward "Hitman" Haynes, Age 60, passed away on Saturday, November 14,2020 at 3:15 PM. He was born in Tallulah, LA and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish. Mr. Haynes moved to Waxahachie, TX where he lived until his death. James was a former NFL linebacker for the New Orleans Saints from 1984 to 1989 and was a retired truck driver. Beloved husband of Linda Ballard Haynes and father of James Jr., Randon Haynes and Ashley H. Stepfather of Jarvis Roy Ballard and Quandreka Bennett. Grandfather of Jade and Mya Haynes, Ashton Ballard and Paige Bennett. Also survived by his mother, Carrie Haynes McClay and step-father, Clay McClay; three sisters in law and one brother-in-law, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Funeral Celebration honoring the life of James Edward "Hitman" Haynes will be held at Living Cornerstone Church, 714 W. St. Bernard Parkway, Poydras, LA on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 12 O'clock noon, Bishop Ronnie London, Officiating. Interment First Baptist Church Cemetery, Verrett, LA. Visitation 11 AM in the church.