John Haywood

JOHN K. HAYWOOD, age 51; beloved father of Kellie A. Wilkinson (husband Wayne), Stephen and Tara; loving grandfather of Draco Wilkinson and soon to be born granddaughter; cherished son of the late Thomas C. and Geraldine A. (nee Crotty); dearest brother of Susan Stark (Richard), Marianne Hadaway (Todd), Timothy, Barbara Haywood-Day (Richard), Donna Mitchell (Dale), Thomas and Edward (Nancy); dear nephew of Rosemary Kelly, Babe Passalaqua (Tom), Connie and Joan Crotty; former husband of Linda Haywood; devoted uncle and friend of many. Contributions may be made in John’s memory to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, Attn: Fund Development 2500 E. 22^nd St., Cleveland, OH 44115.

John died May 30, 2015 at his home in South Euclid surrounded by his loving family. John was born December 16, 1963 in Cleveland, OH. He lived in South Euclid recently but grew up in Cleveland Hts. John attended Cleveland Hts. High School. John worked in construction as an electrician. He liked camping and listening to Irish music and to Johnny Cash. He will be remembered as a giving, generous hard working jack of all trades person who was loyal to his family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 10 AM. Cremation following by DeJohn Crematory. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of John at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) TUESDAY 1-4 and 5-8 PM.