Bruce Raymond Haywood's Obituary
Bruce Raymond Haywood of Mecosta died on August 18, 2022, at the notable age of 90. Born on the
21st of March 1932 to William and Agnes (Cummings) Haywood, Bruce and his siblings were raised in
Grand Rapids. In 1958, Bruce and Lillian married, leaving a legacy of 64 years of marriage.
Bruce honorably served his Country in the Air Force for 4 years. Bruce was a great supervisor of
anything you were doing. Together he and Lillian raised their 7 children. Bruce enjoyed spending his
free time hunting, fishing, and messing with his tractor. In his elder years, he happily tolerated all of the
grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, William and Agnes; Parents-in-law, Dewey & Bell; sisters,Ethel Green and Laura Todd; Brothers, Jimmy, Elton, Ron, Blaine and Larry; Sisters-in-law, Judy
Haywood, Josie Norman and Dee Dee Snead; Brothers-in-law, Jerry Smith; son-in-law Loren Todd; great-
granddaughter, Lilliana Haywood.
Left to carry on his memory are his wife, Lillian; Daughters, Terri Todd, Sherri Haywood, Mari Haywood,
and Lori (Hank) Todd; Sons, Bruce (Donna) Haywood, Larry (Paula) Haywood, and Jerry (Jackie)
Haywood; sisters, MaryAnn Haywood and Eleanor Williams; sister-in-law, Marie Haywood; 15
Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren; 4 Great-Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services for Bruce will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Spectrum Health
Hospice.
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