Aerospace Engineer Roger Ronald Haynes Dies at 83

Roger Ronald Haynes, an accomplished aerospace engineer and devoted family man, passed away at home on March 2, 2026. He was 83 years old.

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on May 11, 1942, Haynes graduated from Agawam High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University and a Master's degree from the University of Southern California. He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force until 1972.

Haynes spent his career working for Garrett Corporation, which later became AlliedSignal and then Honeywell. He retired from Honeywell in 1996. In retirement, he enjoyed swimming laps in his backyard pool, gardening, and spending time at his cabin in Christopher Creek, Arizona.