Charles R. Jaynes, Sr.

Charles Jaynes Sr. September 20, 1923 October 18, 2013 Charles R. Jaynes Sr. of Waco passed away October 18, 2013. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday October 21, at First Baptist Church of Waco, with Dr. Ron Cook and Dr. Randall Perry officiating. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00- 8:00 p.m., Sunday October 20, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel. In reflecting on his life in anticipation of his 90th birthday, Charlie Jaynes wrote, "I have had a wonderful long life. God has blessed me beyond my wildest imagination." Four weeks after a blowout birthday celebration, Charles Ray Jaynes, Sr., went to sleep and woke up with the Lord on October 18, 2013. A "Reuter Rat," Charlie was born and reared in Waco. He was a 1941 graduate of Waco High School and a 1948 graduate of Baylor University. He served his country during World War II. During his time in the Navy as Motor Machinist Mate First Class on PC 1204, he learned diesel engineering. After the war, he put that knowledge to use in his 43 year career at Central Freight Lines. A pioneer in the Texas trucking industry, Charlie was a founding Director and Chairman of The Maintenance Council of the Texas Motor Transportation Association. He was a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers for 25 years and served on the Texas Air Control Board 1971-1986. In his retirement years, Charlie devoted his time to his family, to his church, First Baptist Church of Waco, and to his community. He served for many years on the board of Central Texas Senior Ministries Meals and Wheels. He played his harmonica for senior groups and for Head Start classes. He was a devoted Lady Bears basketball fan. He was an active member of Waco Kiwanis Seniors. He hosted a men's prayer breakfast every Wednesday morning for the past 13 years. He also served on the board for John Wood Ministries. Charlie proudly attended grandchildren's sporting events and graduations. He was a life-long learner who never stopped reading and always found wonder and joy in the world. He is survived by his loving wife, Susie; his children Charlie Jaynes, Jr., and wife, Debbie; Mark Jaynes and wife, Marla; Jan Quesada and husband, Tex; and Jeff Jaynes and wife, Somer; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as his younger brother, Dalton Jaynes and wife, Margaret. All of his family and friends will remember him as a man of profound faith. Our hero, our patriarch. Those who wish may make a contribution to "Meals on Wheels", the First Baptist Church Foundation or the charity of their choice. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com.