Reginald “Prophet” Haynes
On Saturday, July 11, 2020 Reginald Haynes quietly and peacefully left to be with
the Lord. He was home with his family, in East Orange, NJ.
He was born in Washington, DC to Sylvia and Robert Haynes and was the oldest of
three siblings. Growing up, he loved to meet his buddies and sing on street
corners long into the night. Little did he know then, the amazing super star he
would become.
In 1973, Reginald and the singing group made history. The Escorts recorded an
entire album in less than 24 hours while behind the walls of Rahway State Prison.
The record industry and public were thrilled by the sound of this exciting unheard
of group. All We Need Is Another Chance hit the market, and even today, some
47 years later, people still love it. In 1986, Reginald met LaGrant Harris and Bill
Martin, who formed The Legendary Escorts known today throughout the country
and world for their new hits and soulful voices. Reggie was a beacon of light for
many behind prison walls who had given up hope. His success despite his failures
sent a message that your past does not dictate your future and if you never give
up, with God, you can do anything.
He was a father, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, businessman, and
amazing human being. He leaves behind his wife, Oona’o Haynes, daughters
Alethia Pierson & Kianya ( Kiki) Haynes , grandchildren Alexis (Lexcii) Pierson &
Christopher Pierson, Mother (predeceased Dec. 2002), Sylvia T. Haynes, Father,
Robert Haynes, sisters Denise Haynes & Sheila Haynes-Dixon, nieces, Keisha
Jones, Cenceara Allen & Jada Allen, nephews, Shyne Moses & Sean Moses,
brother in-law, Dudley Dixon, son in-law, Patrick Pierson, cousins, Cassandra
Robinson, Carolyn Anderson & Michael Bethea and thousands of adoring fans all
around the world
To send flowers or plant a tree in memory of Reginald Anthony Haynes, visit the Tribute Store.∼Singer. He was an original and founding member of the American R&B musical group The Escorts. The group first practiced Doo-wop at Trenton State Prison in Trenton, New Jersey in 1968. The Escorts originated in Rahway State Prison, Rahway, New Jersey in 1970 after members were transferred from Trenton State Prison to Rahway State Prison. Other original members include, Lawrence Franklin, Robert Arrington, William Dugger, Stephen Carter, Marion Murphy and Frank Heard. In 1974, their debut album was All We Need is Another Chance, then followed by Three Down, Four to Go. Their recorded singles include: Look Over Your Shoulder, I’ll Be Sweeter Tomorrow, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, I Only Have Eyes For You, plus many others. They graced the R&B charts early to mid 1970’s.
On Saturday, July 11, 2020 Reginald Haynes quietly and peacefully left to be with
the Lord. He was home with his family, in East Orange, NJ.
He was born in Washington, DC to Sylvia and Robert Haynes and was the oldest of
three siblings. Growing up, he loved to meet his buddies and sing on street
corners long into the night. Little did he know then, the amazing super star he
would become.
In 1973, Reginald and the singing group made history. The Escorts recorded an
entire album in less than 24 hours while behind the walls of Rahway State Prison.
The record industry and public were thrilled by the sound of this exciting unheard
of group. All We Need Is Another Chance hit the market, and even today, some
47 years later, people still love it. In 1986, Reginald met LaGrant Harris and Bill
Martin, who formed The Legendary Escorts known today throughout the country
and world for their new hits and soulful voices. Reggie was a beacon of light for
many behind prison walls who had given up hope. His success despite his failures
sent a message that your past does not dictate your future and if you never give
up, with God, you can do anything.
He was a father, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, businessman, and
amazing human being. He leaves behind his wife, Oona’o Haynes, daughters
Alethia Pierson & Kianya ( Kiki) Haynes , grandchildren Alexis (Lexcii) Pierson &
Christopher Pierson, Mother (predeceased Dec. 2002), Sylvia T. Haynes, Father,
Robert Haynes, sisters Denise Haynes & Sheila Haynes-Dixon, nieces, Keisha
Jones, Cenceara Allen & Jada Allen, nephews, Shyne Moses & Sean Moses,
brother in-law, Dudley Dixon, son in-law, Patrick Pierson, cousins, Cassandra
Robinson, Carolyn Anderson & Michael Bethea and thousands of adoring fans all
around the world
To send flowers or plant a tree in memory of Reginald Anthony Haynes, visit the Tribute Store.∼Singer. He was an original and founding member of the American R&B musical group The Escorts. The group first practiced Doo-wop at Trenton State Prison in Trenton, New Jersey in 1968. The Escorts originated in Rahway State Prison, Rahway, New Jersey in 1970 after members were transferred from Trenton State Prison to Rahway State Prison. Other original members include, Lawrence Franklin, Robert Arrington, William Dugger, Stephen Carter, Marion Murphy and Frank Heard. In 1974, their debut album was All We Need is Another Chance, then followed by Three Down, Four to Go. Their recorded singles include: Look Over Your Shoulder, I’ll Be Sweeter Tomorrow, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, I Only Have Eyes For You, plus many others. They graced the R&B charts early to mid 1970’s.
Reginald “Prophet” Haynes
On Saturday, July 11, 2020 Reginald Haynes quietly and peacefully left to be with
the Lord. He was home with his family, in East Orange, NJ.
He was born in Washington, DC to Sylvia and Robert Haynes and was the oldest of
three siblings. Growing up, he loved to meet his buddies and sing on street
corners long into the night. Little did he know then, the amazing super star he
would become.
In 1973, Reginald and the singing group made history. The Escorts recorded an
entire album in less than 24 hours while behind the walls of Rahway State Prison.
The record industry and public were thrilled by the sound of this exciting unheard
of group. All We Need Is Another Chance hit the market, and even today, some
47 years later, people still love it. In 1986, Reginald met LaGrant Harris and Bill
Martin, who formed The Legendary Escorts known today throughout the country
and world for their new hits and soulful voices. Reggie was a beacon of light for
many behind prison walls who had given up hope. His success despite his failures
sent a message that your past does not dictate your future and if you never give
up, with God, you can do anything.
He was a father, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, businessman, and
amazing human being. He leaves behind his wife, Oona’o Haynes, daughters
Alethia Pierson & Kianya ( Kiki) Haynes , grandchildren Alexis (Lexcii) Pierson &
Christopher Pierson, Mother (predeceased Dec. 2002), Sylvia T. Haynes, Father,
Robert Haynes, sisters Denise Haynes & Sheila Haynes-Dixon, nieces, Keisha
Jones, Cenceara Allen & Jada Allen, nephews, Shyne Moses & Sean Moses,
brother in-law, Dudley Dixon, son in-law, Patrick Pierson, cousins, Cassandra
Robinson, Carolyn Anderson & Michael Bethea and thousands of adoring fans all
around the world
To send flowers or plant a tree in memory of Reginald Anthony Haynes, visit the Tribute Store.∼Singer. He was an original and founding member of the American R&B musical group The Escorts. The group first practiced Doo-wop at Trenton State Prison in Trenton, New Jersey in 1968. The Escorts originated in Rahway State Prison, Rahway, New Jersey in 1970 after members were transferred from Trenton State Prison to Rahway State Prison. Other original members include, Lawrence Franklin, Robert Arrington, William Dugger, Stephen Carter, Marion Murphy and Frank Heard. In 1974, their debut album was All We Need is Another Chance, then followed by Three Down, Four to Go. Their recorded singles include: Look Over Your Shoulder, I’ll Be Sweeter Tomorrow, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, I Only Have Eyes For You, plus many others. They graced the R&B charts early to mid 1970’s.
On Saturday, July 11, 2020 Reginald Haynes quietly and peacefully left to be with
the Lord. He was home with his family, in East Orange, NJ.
He was born in Washington, DC to Sylvia and Robert Haynes and was the oldest of
three siblings. Growing up, he loved to meet his buddies and sing on street
corners long into the night. Little did he know then, the amazing super star he
would become.
In 1973, Reginald and the singing group made history. The Escorts recorded an
entire album in less than 24 hours while behind the walls of Rahway State Prison.
The record industry and public were thrilled by the sound of this exciting unheard
of group. All We Need Is Another Chance hit the market, and even today, some
47 years later, people still love it. In 1986, Reginald met LaGrant Harris and Bill
Martin, who formed The Legendary Escorts known today throughout the country
and world for their new hits and soulful voices. Reggie was a beacon of light for
many behind prison walls who had given up hope. His success despite his failures
sent a message that your past does not dictate your future and if you never give
up, with God, you can do anything.
He was a father, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, businessman, and
amazing human being. He leaves behind his wife, Oona’o Haynes, daughters
Alethia Pierson & Kianya ( Kiki) Haynes , grandchildren Alexis (Lexcii) Pierson &
Christopher Pierson, Mother (predeceased Dec. 2002), Sylvia T. Haynes, Father,
Robert Haynes, sisters Denise Haynes & Sheila Haynes-Dixon, nieces, Keisha
Jones, Cenceara Allen & Jada Allen, nephews, Shyne Moses & Sean Moses,
brother in-law, Dudley Dixon, son in-law, Patrick Pierson, cousins, Cassandra
Robinson, Carolyn Anderson & Michael Bethea and thousands of adoring fans all
around the world
To send flowers or plant a tree in memory of Reginald Anthony Haynes, visit the Tribute Store.∼Singer. He was an original and founding member of the American R&B musical group The Escorts. The group first practiced Doo-wop at Trenton State Prison in Trenton, New Jersey in 1968. The Escorts originated in Rahway State Prison, Rahway, New Jersey in 1970 after members were transferred from Trenton State Prison to Rahway State Prison. Other original members include, Lawrence Franklin, Robert Arrington, William Dugger, Stephen Carter, Marion Murphy and Frank Heard. In 1974, their debut album was All We Need is Another Chance, then followed by Three Down, Four to Go. Their recorded singles include: Look Over Your Shoulder, I’ll Be Sweeter Tomorrow, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, I Only Have Eyes For You, plus many others. They graced the R&B charts early to mid 1970’s.
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