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Hayward Kelly Obituary
Hayward B. Kelly, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Green Meadows Health and Wellness Center. He was born June 23, 1937 in Carthage, NC to the late, Willie and Vada (Matthews) Kelly. Hayward was employed by Superior Meats for over 20 years until its closing, and later employed by Park Farms in Canton until his illness. He was a hard worker and a devoted husband; also a faithful Deacon at Apostolic Faith Assembly Church until his illness prevented him from serving. Hayward was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Leonard and George Kelly. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving, devoted wife, Evelyn Kelly; two children from a previous marriage, Christian (Kelly) Gatlin of Canton; and Hayward Kelly, Jr. of Colorado; step-children, Rodney Tatum, Angela (Troy) Richardson of Canton, Andrea (John) Crosby of Washington State; sister, Elma Tuck of Georgia; brothers, Wilbert Kelly of New York and Willie Jr. (Dorothy) Kelly of Massillon; four grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; and aunt, Virginia Matthews, many nieces, nephews, and friends. Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 2nd, at 11 a.m. Service to begin at 12 p.m. held at Apostolic Faith Assembly Pastor Kermit Greene eulogizing. Interment at Oakwood Cemetery in Massillon.
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The Third Day Grief Ministry, The House of the Lord
May 3, 2006
To Sister Evelny Kelly and the entire family of Deacon Haywood B. Kelly.
On behalf of Bishop F. "Joey" Johnson and the church family, we offer to you our deepest sympathy at this time of mixed emotions of joy and saddness over the death of Brother Kelly. We are a church family with out-stretched arms and a heart with ears to walk with you in prayer at this time.
Randall Winn
May 2, 2006
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. God bless you Evelyn and the Kelly family. I will miss my friend Haywwod Kelly, but we will see him again some day. God bless and keep the Kelly family.
Sis.Tonya Evans & family
May 2, 2006
Sis. Christian,
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father, Haywood Kelly. We will continue to pray for the family. Love you
Geri and Vernon Johnson, Venecia, John, & Emanuel
May 1, 2006
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lora Hunt
May 1, 2006
To the family,
We were sadden to hear of the loss of Hayward. We went to school with him in North Carolina. He will be missed. We are praying for his family.
Sincerely,
Bessie Cagle-Kent & Lozzie Cagle
Kathy Young
May 1, 2006
Sincere sympathy to you and your family in a loss that will be felt by many.
Kathy Young
May 1, 2006
Sincere sympathy to you and your family in a loss that will be gelt by many.
Lana Beck
May 1, 2006
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I got to know Hayward when I went to see my uncle at Green Meadows. He was always waiting for that apple when I arrived. He sure will be missed.
Ron & Lori Stokes & family
May 1, 2006
Dear Sis. Evelyn Kelly:
You and the family are in our hearts and prayers
Blessings
Ron & Lori Stokes & family
Rhoden Memorial Home
May 1, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Rev. George B. Woods Sr.
April 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Clark
April 30, 2006
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Phyllis Norwood
April 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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