Allan E. "Trip" Haywood III

Allan "Trip" E. Haywood III Battle Creek Allan Edwin Haywood III passed away on July 24, 2009, at his home among his loving and caring wife of 27 years, Lori and son, Joel. Allan was born on February 22, 1956, to Allan E. and Evelynn (Anderson) Haywood. He attended and graduated from the Lakeview Schools in 1974. He attended Kellogg Community College and then joined the United States Army and served two years in Okinawa, Japan, in Signal Intelligence. Allan worked in the Communication Department at Grand Trunk Canadian National Railroad for 25 years. He was a proud, fifth generation of Haywoods to work on the Grand Trunk Western Railroad. Allan was an active member of the Christian Life Center Church in Kalamazoo. He lived his faith daily as a dedicated Christian and follower of Jesus Christ. All those who knew Allan benefited from his commitment and devotion to Christ. Allan enjoyed golfing, hunting, and spending time with his children as they grew up. He faithfully attended their activities and supported them in all their endeavors. He was extremely proud of each of his children and their accomplishments. He was looking forward to welcoming his new son-in-law into their loving family. He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives he had touched in some special way. On June 26, 1982, he married Laura Walman in Battle Creek. Allan is survived by his devoted wife and three children. A daughter, Jacquelyn Haywood of Madison, Wisconsin and her fiancé, George Gramas, and two sons, Jacob Haywood of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Joel Haywood at home. Allan (Trip as he was fondly known by his parents and sisters) is also survived by his parents, Allan Jr. and Evelynn Haywood of Battle Creek, along with his four sisters, Terry (Chuck) Vandervelde of Holland, Susan (Tom) Wood of Battle Creek, Janett (Gary) Bundy of Battle Creek, and Kristine Haywood of Denver, Colorado. He was also a fun loving uncle and great uncle to many nieces and nephews. He had many special people caring and praying for him during his life journey, his loving mother-in-law, Arlene Walman, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Steve and Bridget Walman. Visitation, from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009 at Shaw Funeral Home. A memorial service with military honors will take place 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2009 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorials may go to the Christian Life Center in Kalamazoo. The family is being served by Shaw Funeral Home. www.shawfuneralhome.com