Mr. Jimmie Haywood was one of five children, born to the late Joseph and Lizzie Haywood in Louisville. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Louisville.
He entered the United States Army in 1953. Jimmie loved to talk about his first duty station as “a young 19-year-old soldier living the life in Bordeaux, France.” He later served two tours in Vietnam as a medical specialist. Throughout his successful military career, Jimmie earned the National Defense Service Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster, Good Conduct Medal 6 Awards, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal First Oak leaf Cluster, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry W/Palm two Awards, Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, and Combat Medical Badge.
He retired at the rank of Sergeant First Class. After successfully serving in the military, he retired and was employed on Fort Bragg and at Cape Fear Valley Health System. He retired from Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in 2011.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Shelia Haywood; his son, Michael Haywood; his step-children, James R. C. Easter, Stephen Easter, Stephanie Easter and Sherita Hughes; his sister, Betty (Clarence) Smith; his nieces, LaVon Wells and LaKeycia Haywood, of Louisville; his nephew, Joseph Haywood, of Louisville; many grandchildren, great grands, in-laws, friends, and co-workers.
Mr. Jimmie Haywood went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2017, a bright, sunny, cool spring evening. It was the kind of day he would have spent in the metal gliding swing on the patio, enjoying the breeze, when he was in good health. Rest assured, Jimmie is now in excellent health enjoying his heavenly home.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church Fayetteville, NC.
Announcement courtesy of Davis Funeral Home, 725 Beech Street, Louisville.