Leon Haywood

Leon P. Haywood PORTSMOUTH - Leon P. Haywood, 87, of the 400 block of Bunche Blvd., Portsmouth, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010. He was born Jan. 30, 1923 to the late Benjamin Haywood and Cular Hodges. Mr. Haywood was a dedicated lifelong member of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth, where he served on several ministries including the Sick and Shut-In Ministry and Birthday Ministry. He was the director of the Non-Profit Ministry of the church. He also faithfully attended Bible Study. He was a graduate of the I.C. Norcum High School, Class of 1940. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Haywood retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 38 years of service. He was a boiler maker in Shop 41 and was later promoted to a planner and estimator. He was a member of the Bon Secours Pulmonary Group where he received a certificate and special honors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Haywood; a daughter, Carolyn Carr; and a brother, William "Squeak" Haywood. Left to cherish his precious memory is his daughter, Mrs. Verona H. Moore (Garyl Sr.) of York, Pa.; three grandchildren, Nicholas Carr (Barbara), Garyl Moore Jr. and Leland Moore; one great-grandchild, Zachary Carr; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Viewing will be held Friday, Sept. 17, from noon to 4 p.m. in J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, 1080 North George Washington Hwy., Chesapeake. A life celebration service will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Portsmouth, on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com.