Daren Haymes

October 27, 1981 - March 19, 2025

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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

Saturday 3/29, 2:00 pm

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Bradley Daren Haymes, who left us on March 19, 2025, at the age of 43. Born on October 27, 1981, in Lubbock, Texas, Daren brought joy and warmth to the lives of everyone he met. A graduate of Monterey High School, class of 1999, he played the trumpet in the school band and continued to share his love for music throughout his life.

Daren never met a stranger. His outgoing personality and ability to connect with people made him a cherished friend to many. He had a passion for cars, was a loyal supporter of Texas Tech sports, loved sharing his culinary creations with others and spending time with family and friends at Possum Kingdom Lake. His affinity for cars and people were brought together through his employment at America’s Auto Auction Lone Star Lubbock.

Daren is survived by his loving mother, Candace Haymes; brothers, Chris (Saren) Haymes and David (Jill) Haymes; nieces, Morghan, Serenity, and Taylor; nephew, Dylan; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who will deeply miss him.

He was preceded in death by his father, Brad Haymes, and his grandparents, Jay and Rhea Haymes and Chris and Lila Lee Christensen.

A celebration of Daren’s life will be held on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at 2 pm at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers in Lubbock, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Epilepsy Foundation, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675, Bowie, MD 20716.

Rest in peace, Daren. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.

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Fly high Daren (‘Durwood’). You were a close friend for many years, and life has changed forever without you here. But the memories we made are memories that I will carry in my heart until we meet again. Ron

My condolences. Daren was such a special person. We went to high school together and I have such fond memories of him. His kind soul holds a special place in my heart. He was a good friend, and had such a gentle way about him. He will be missed dearly. Praying for you all.

Fly high.

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Our hearts go out to you and your family during this time.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Praying for all family and friends that are grieving the loss of Daren. May the Prince of Peace comfort you today and the years to come.

Such fond memories of Daren "Mr. D." will always be with me. I can only pray for you and your family, tell you how sorry I am for your loss. Among so many other blessings, Daren always made me feel important. Always wanting everyone around him to feel as happy as he was to be together, no matter the occasion. I'm imagining him grinning with a wink about his family and friends celebrating today. Your friend , Robert

Our hearts are broken. Praying for peace and comfort for everyone. Love George and Lovelle

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

My prayers and sympathy for Darens family. I knew Daren through my kids Kelley and Robert Phillips. Daren always greeted me with that infectious smile. Always kind and considerate. I will miss him...

I will always remember our years of friendship. As will many.

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My heart is so heavy with the loss of my sweet nephew, Daren. at the same time, my heart is full of the joy he brought to life. I remember so many times when we were all getting ready to go somewhere, someone would say, “Where’s Daren?” He could always be found talking to someone or investigating something interesting. There was never a dull moment. I’m so happy to have had him in my life and thankful for the time I got to spend with him. I will love you forever.

Daren was one of the first friends I made at Evans junior high. I had recently moved so I was starting over making new friends. & One day in the locker room here’s Daren -popping a towel at everyone and being rambunctious. Honestly, I was trying to avoid him, when he stops, & says “hey!”….“you wanna spend the night”. We both laughed so hard at this. But I was looking for a friend, & I guess he was too. So why not. I’d later take him up on the offer of the sleep over. & it’s funny; at that time our parents probably thought we knew each other better than we did when we cleared this plan with them. But the joke was on us. We quickly learned our mothers had gone to high school together, & our fathers knew each other from the electrical trade. So the feeling was that it was meant to be. And it was. Our friendship spanned for decades. & we never lost touch. Most notably: each of us rarely ran a bbq pit without giving the other a pictorial of the event. The way we met -that was Daren. He was oftentimes random, & spur of the moment, but he taught me a lot about how easy a moment can pass you by. He will be deeply missed. My heart goes out to the family & everyone impacted by this loss.

Daren was always a beacon of happiness and light in the lives of everybody around him. His smile and outgoing personality were always the first things you would notice when in his presence. Daren was so kind and welcoming that even the shyest people had no choice but to let loose around him. He had a unique ability to get people to come out of their shell. No family gathering or trip to the lake was quite complete without the fun, food and love that Daren would bring to it. Whether he’d be egging on wrestling matches between my cousins and I in the front yard or smoking a rack of some of the tastiest ribs you could eat, Daren always knew how to make a good time even better. All the memories I have of Daren are full of fun; perfectly reflective of the person that he is. I will miss him dearly, and the world was surely a better place with him in it.

My deepest condolences on the passing of Daren. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Candy and family my condolences to you all. I pray for your peace and comfort and understanding in this difficult time.

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I was in the band with Daren at MHS and we ran in the same circle of friends. Daren was always a joy to be around and I have fond memories of different times we hung out. Not to mention all of the band trips and games football games. I remember laughing and smiling when he was around and just being silly kids. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Love and comfort to your family.

To the guy that brought so much joy, laughter and love to our lives….Daren….the dreamer, the daredevil, the fantastic cook and storyteller! You never met a stranger, you always greeted everyone with your charming smile and attentive mannerisms! I still hear Muvvy’s giggle every time she spoke of you! You will be missed! Until we meet again, over the rainbow,

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Daren Haymes

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