Brad Haynie, Class of 1968

Business Owner

Black and white headshot of Brad Haynie, Class of 1968

Class of 1968 | Inducted 2026

Bradley Neil Haynie was born in Corsicana on November 27, 1947. He was raised in Corsicana and graduated from Corsicana High School in 1966. Brad went on to Navarro College, where he played baseball and graduated in 1968. He attended North Texas University and majored in Advertising Art before returning to Corsicana to help with the family business, Haynie Drilling Co.

Brad owned and managed Haynie Drilling and assisted with Haynie Towing for many years. He swerved in the U.S. Army Medical Reserves for 5 years and was an officer for the Corsicana Police Department in the early 1970s. A member of Northside Baptist Church for over 60 years, he served as a deacon there. Brad was a hard-working, well-respected businessman.

Often referred to as "Mr. Corsicana" or "Mr. Derrick Days," Brad was involved in, and loved his hometown of Corsicana - and the people in it. He always tried to stay positive and lead others to better the community by making it something to be proud of.

Brad was involved in many community organizations and was endowed with several special community awards including the following:

Corsicana and Navarro County Chamber of Commerce, Past President:

Honored for Derrick Days, 2000

Chairman's Award, 2004

Image Maker Award, 2008

Arthur J. Keeney Award, 2011

Tom White Citizen of the Year, 2023

Navarro County Historical Society Hall of Fame Inductee, 2011

Anice Read Volunteer of the Year Award, 2007

Daughters of the American Revolution Community Service Award

Brad Haynie passed away on December 4, 2022.