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Curtis Arnett Haywood
1940 - 2016
Curtis Arnett Haywood
1940 - 2016
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BORN
1940
DIED
2016
Curtis Haywood Obituary
Born September 11, 1940 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Curtis and Janice (Arnett) Haywood.
Curt was very active throughout his life, participating in triathlons, strength training, and bodybuilding, in which he was named Mr. World AAU in 1970. He was also one of the founding organizers of the Arnold Classic. Following high school, Curt joined the U.S. Marines and served through 1964. He worked for the Timken Company in Columbus, Ohio for 37 years, where he served as supervisor.
Curt was very proud of being able to revive the Boys Club of America in Columbus. He was a former member of the Jersey Baptist Church in Pataskala and a current member of the First Baptist Church in Logan. Curt was a devout Christian and his faith was a central element in his life. Later in life, cycling and chainsaw art became Curt's passions.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 51 years, Sharon Marie (Cheeseman) Haywood; one son, Curtis Arthur (Jennifer) Haywood of Dublin, Ohio; one daughter, Kimberly Kay (Arthur) Mikicic-Price of Columbus, Ohio; three sisters, Mary Boehm of Westerville, Ohio, Judy (Joe) Mobley of London, Kentucky, and Jeanie Ferrin of Tampa, Florida; five grandchildren, Anthony and Shaun (Emily) Mikicic, Amber (Jacob) Woods, and Aaron and Ethan Haywood; two great-grandchildren, Carlee and Madelyn Woods; nieces, nephews and dear friends.
A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016 at Roberts Funeral Home-Logan, Ohio with Pastor John Hays officiating.
Burial will follow in Laurel (Mt. Olive) Cemetery, Laurel Township, Hocking County, Ohio, where a Military Graveside Service will be conducted by the Hocking County Honor Guard.
Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 p.m. and Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Contributions in Curt's memory may be made to the Hocking County Humane Society, P.O. Box 863, Logan, Ohio 43138 or The Hocking County Dog Shelter c/o the Hocking County Dog Warden, 120 Homer Avenue, Logan, Ohio 43138.
Letters of condolence may be left at www.robertsfuneralhomelogan.com.
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Jenny Mcguire
April 20, 2017
Sharon and little Curt,
I'm so sorry to hear this news. I just wanted to reach out to you and let you know how much happiness I have when I think about the memories of showing horses with you and Curt.
Ty Yates
October 1, 2016
RIP Curt, what an Awesome individual placed upon this earth.
February 7, 2016
My condolences to Sharon and the family. Curt was a great,godly man that impacted thousands of people.
Tom (Tommy ,as Curt called me) Clellen
February 6, 2016
Curt was a remarkable man. He was a great influence to my children when we moved to Columbus. Kris Norris and Kate Norris Whisnant and I pass our condolences to the Haywood family.
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Roger Slonaker
February 6, 2016
Sharon and Family
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Curt was a great guy .
May our prayers be with you all.
Roger Slonaker
Columbus Ohio
Ed Freeman
February 4, 2016
As the Bible says, "to be absent from the body IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD". As Curt looks down from heaven today, he KNOWS one day, I will see him there too. Because of our Lord and Saviour JESUS! Your friend, Ed Freeman (1970).
Toyia Yates and family
February 4, 2016
My family sends our prayers to you, Sharon and your family at this unsettling time. Curt was a totally amazing person upon this earth and will be remembered by many for the the wonderful contributions he gave to others.
Jerry L. Garver
February 3, 2016
I first met Curt in 1964 when I started my professional career at the South Side YMCA in Columbus and it became a thrill for 52 years . We laughed and shared memories each time we met through all the years thereafter . I don't feel his passing ends a chapter in our book of friendship but only a new chapter .
Sharon and his family I know will miss his laugh and great smile .He gave so much time to so many organizations and now he is sharing his knowledge in heaven and is working for his Lord as he did on earth . God rest his soul and give his family the strength he had all his life , while they morn his passing .
Dave Mcluckie
February 2, 2016
Curt was a really great guy. When he asked me to run in the Corporate Challenge in Columbus, I could only say I only ran to the bathroom. But he taught me how and I did it. I always appreciated the efforts he took to help everyone.
Curt doing his thing
William Hughes
February 2, 2016
Lee Neubauer
February 2, 2016
Curt was one of a kind. I had the pleasure of working with Curt for many years. He was one who cared, a doer and most of all someone who would help people. The world will be a bit smaller with his passing.
Jill Ferguson
February 2, 2016
I am so sorry that I am unable to be there with the Haywood family, but my thoughts, prayers, and certainly all my love are sent to you today and always. Curt was undoubtedly one of the BEST people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing, and he was a positive, beautiful influence on my life and on my family's lives. Now that Curt, Norma, and Fergy are all together, I have to believe that Heaven will be a much more happenin, fit place !! Many Thanks for all the wonderful memories, I love you, Jill
Leonard and Helen Gilkerson
February 2, 2016
So sad to hear this. I'm honored to call Curtis a good friend... He was truly a great man...
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