Richard Neil Baynes was born January 6, 1952 in the town of Arima in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. He was the son of Mr. Charles A. Baynes and Norma C. Baynes. He faithfully served his country as a member of the U.S. Army for 24 years.

Richard leaves to cherish his memory: a devoted wife of 35 years, Ms. Bessie Morrow; two loving daughters, Marquita L. Baynes of Birmingham, AL and Michel'Le S. Baynes of Chesapeake VA; five sisters, Halcyon Joseph, Philadelphia, PA, Alva Murphy, Arizona, Deidre Baynes, Maryland, and Kathleen Gould, Trinidad and Desirée Baynes, Boston; six brothers, Kenneth Alexander, Ronald Agostini, Oswald Alexander all of Trinidad; Rennie, Ken and Glen, all of Washington, DC; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Norma Baynes, and sister, Shelly Baynes.

A time to be born: Cisco as he is affectionally known, was born Richard Neil Baynes January 6, 1952 in Arima Trinidad and Tobago to Mr. Charles A. Baynes and Mrs. Norma Baynes.

A time to confess Christ: Cisco was raised Roman Catholic and attended Arima Boys Roman Catholic School. He carried his faith with him throughout his life. As an adult, he confessed is faith by living what Christ called us to do as Christians. He sought out the needy, the poor, the afflicted and dedicated his time to make others comfortable.

A time to reflect: Cisco was a retired veteran who served his country in the U.S. Army for over 24 years. To know him was to love him. He would give you the shirt off his back.

A time to rededicate: Cisco redirected his life to Christ on March 21, 2021.

A time to die: Cisco departed this life of service to family, to country, to Christ in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.

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Funeral service for Mr. Richard Neil ("Cisco) Baynes will be Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nelms Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Katherine Baker officiating.