Gerald "Jerry" Haywood

Gerald "Jerry" Haywood obituary, Palm Coast, GA

Gerald "Jerry" Haywood

Gerald Haywood Obituary

Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 28, 2019.
Gerald Haywood (Jerry) passed away peacefully at home on April 25th after a long and courageous battle with a debilitating muscle disease. Blessed with both a sharp tongue and a kind heart, Jerry will be remembered by those who knew him for his steadfast love of family, loyalty to friends, and concern for his country.He was born in Chicago to Kathryn and Orville Haywood. Jerry attended St. George High School in Evanston, Illinois and Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. Following college, he married the love of his life, Mary, started a family, and began a long and successful career in business. This journey started at the Alberto Culver Company in Chicago, where he worked for 7 years as a district manager, followed by stints at Bristol, Myers in New York as Director of Sales Training and a return to Chicago with the Roycemore Company. In 1970, he purchased the Prestidge Southeast Sales and Marketing Company and moved the family to Atlanta, Ga. He ran and grew the personal care appliance and proprietary drug company for thirteen years, before selling the company to five employees in 1983.After a short stint in Destin, Florida, Jerry and Mary settled in Hammock Dunes in Palm Coast, Florida. He spent his post business career, managing family assets, playing golf, swimming, and enjoying family. In his later years, Jerry could be found at his desk following the markets and the news of the day, staying in touch with old friends and colleagues, and providing guidance and advice to any who asked.Jerry was pre-deceased by his parents, Orville and Kathryn, his older brother Thomas Haywood, sister Jo-Ann Hanson, and granddaughter Jacqueline Kulzer. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Mary; his daughters, Cathleen Kulzer, Patricia Lamb, and Pamela Norton; grandchildren Matthew Bailey and wife Maggie, Michael Hovanetz, Alexandra Norton; great grandchildren Carter and Madison Bailey; sister Ila Joyce; and several nieces and nephews.There will be a mass at Cathedral of Christ the King 2699 Peachtree Rd. NE Atlanta at 9:30am on Tuesday April 30th.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to Misiricordia Heart of Mercy, Chicago, Ill or the Wounded Warrior Project.

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May 6, 2019

Betty Struble posted to the memorial.

May 5, 2019

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April 29, 2019

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Betty Struble

May 6, 2019

Dear Mary and Family, Mike and I are so sorry to hear about your husband. We were so glad that we had the pleasure of meeting him last fall. We had heard so many wonderful stories about him. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, The Struble Family

Jodi Bouzas

May 5, 2019

Dear Mary and the Haywood Family,
I only knew Mr Haywood for 7 months, but in that time a special friendship and bond took place. I found him to be wise, funny, and sweet. He gave me advise, and shared political views.
My own family crisis kept me from being there in the end. But Mr Haywood left a mark on my heart that will never go away!
My deepest condolences and love! Jodi RN

April 29, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that God will make you firm and he will make you strong. He will firmly ground you during this time of sadness for you. 1 Peter 5: 10 & 2 Chronicles 15:7

F.D.

April 29, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose a loved one in death. Our heavenly Father is very aware and understands the pain you feel. He will give you comfort. (Psalms 86:6,7) Your family has my deepest sympathy.

April 29, 2019

Mary & the entire extended Haywood Family,
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Jerry. Remember all the good times that we had at the 19th hole at Hammock Dunes. Please accept. Our sincere condolences, we lost a very good & kind man.

Steve $ Sylvia Panos
Palm Coast, FL

April 29, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that those who fall asleep in death are never forgotten because they are in God's memory and are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15

AC

Dudley and Ginny Parenteau

April 28, 2019

Our heart felt sorrow for Jerry's passing. Kind thoughts to Mary and the Haywood family.

April 28, 2019

Offering my sincere condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time. (Hosea 13:14).

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