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Hayward Thomas
1947 - 2023
Hayward Thomas
1947 - 2023
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BORN
1947
DIED
2023
Hayward Thomas Obituary
Hayward Thomas age 75, of Paxton passed away February 12, 2023. He was born November 30, 1947 the son of John Thomas and Eva Simmons Thomas. Hayward joined the U.S. Army and served his country in Vietnam. He came home and worked as a police officer in Florala, Andalusia, Geneva and retiring in Walton County after 45 years of service. Hayward was elected Mayor of Paxton and served his community for 20 years. His greatest legacy was his love for his family. His faith in Jesus Christ sustained him as he bravely fought many health issues. He fought the good fight. He kept the Faith. He finished the race. He was preceded in death by son, Brian Thomas; father, John Thomas; mother, Eva Simmons Thomas; brothers, Jimmy Ray Thomas and Johnny Roy Thomas.
He is survived by wife Barbara Peacock Thomas, son, Chris Thomas, daughter's, Stephanie Rojas and husband Rick, Mahaley Thomas, brother, Harold Thomas, sister, Deloris Tunnage.
Funeral services for Hayward Thomas will be 2PM Monday February 20, 2023 at Evans Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1 hour before services.
Please join us in remembering Hayward Thomas by visiting our Memorial at evansfuneralhomeal.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.
Kim Lawson
March 17, 2023
What a wonderful man. I can still hear his laugh as he and my father would joke around. Two old friends now reunited.
Melissa Peacock
March 14, 2023
This is still really hard to deal with We miss you so much You were a father to me when you didn’t have to be and for that I love you missing you is one of the hardest things I will have to do!
Wanda Plummer (Martin)
February 20, 2023
My sincere condolences to the Thomas family.
Danny Garner
February 20, 2023
He was a great mentor for me when I started at the WCSO in 1981.He could always made me laugh. Thanks LT.
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Dottie Skirven Deason
February 20, 2023
So sorry for your lose. Hayward was a good person and a great mayor for our community. He will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Jerry Maulden
February 18, 2023
Working with Hayward as Deputy Sheriffs in the 80's is some of the best memories I have today. He was a great man and I will miss him dearly. Rest in Peace, Brother.
Bridget EDGAR
February 18, 2023
SORRY FOR UR LOSS
BRIDGET EDGAR
Bridget Edgar
February 18, 2023
I am truly sorry for ur loss
BRIDGET EDGAR
Kimberly Vickers-Moore
February 17, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Nina Porter
February 17, 2023
I enjoyed working with Hayward at Walton County Sheriff's Office. He was a hoot to be around. He definitely had a way of making everyone around laugh and smile. He will truly be missed.
Katie Pridgen
February 16, 2023
Very sorry for your loss he was an awesome person
Grace Jackson
February 15, 2023
He will be missed. Such a staple in our small community. Thankful for his friendship to my son and the kindness he always showed to me.
Biddie Stanley
February 15, 2023
You'll be miissed rest high on that mountain .
Kimley Edwards-Morgan
February 15, 2023
I'm sorry to hear this news! Hayward has been in my life...all my life. He took care of me in church when I was a baby and he encouraged me an adult. He will be missed I know. Many prayers for the family!
Carl (Mickey) Thomas
February 14, 2023
I only have fond memories of my time spent with Hayward! We grew up together and spent many miles and hours together on our bikes! It was amazing how we could completely destroy a bicycle in just one year! Even though we did not spend much time together in our older years, our younger years were the best! God bless you and may you Rest in Peace! Love Cousin Mickey!
Mark Warren
February 14, 2023
Thank for Your Military Service to our country, and for your time as our Mayor. It was an honor to know you.
Karen Gaines
February 14, 2023
I remember Hayward from school always with a smile. He served his country and he served Paxton. Praying for his family and friends. RIP
Michael & June Peacock
February 13, 2023
You were a ray of sunshine always smiling❤Thank you Hayward for always being good to me. You are gone from our sights but forever in our hearts.Rest in peace my brother in law.
Martha (Holmes) Henderson
February 13, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Hayward was a friend, having known him since Grammar School at Paxton High School, always friendly and kind!! May your memories bring sunshine to the sad days that you are facing... God Bless....
Tina Yeakos
February 13, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sue Edwards Dieterich
February 13, 2023
I remember Hayward from high school. His obi. speaks of the kind of guy he was. Prayers for family.0
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