With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of David Lee Hayward, 82, of Georgetown, SC, a retired truck driver, who passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

Life Reflections

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them that love his appearing."  II Timothy 4:7-8

David Lee Hayward was born on February 17, 1941 to the late Mack and Lessie Hayward.

Almighty God in his infinite wisdom called David home to be with him on Thursday, May 2, 2024.

He attended the public schools in Williamsburg County, South Carolina.

David worked for Hess Oil Company for twelve years, he worked for Virgin Island Company for a short time, and David also worked for Santee Carriers.

David was an active member of Weldon Hill Baptist Church where he served as trustee for twenty-five years.

David was preceded in death by: his father Mack Hayward and his mother, Lessie Hayward; his brothers, Deacon James Hayward, Samuel Hayward, Sam Hayward, Willie Hayward and Wendell Hayward; his sisters, Linda Hayward, Julia Frizpatrick and Hersey Mae Hayward.

David was a community father for everyone. He loved football, sitting around his family, he enjoyed fishing, he enjoyed farming and he loved okra and tomatoes.

David was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Mt. Arrat #416 for fifty-two years.

He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Mary Hayward; his children, three sons, David L. (Margaret) Heyward, Jr., of Andrews, SC, Mike A. (Rashell) Hayward of Roanoke Rapid, NC and Larinza Hayward of Georgetown, SC; five daughters, Annette Pinckney of Charleston, SC, Sonya Woodberry of Florence, SC, Wanda Hayward, Stephanie Hayward both of Georgetown, SC and Nicole (Terrance) Simmons of Columbia, SC; three brothers, Dr. Albert (Ruthie) Hayward of Surfside Beach, SC, Eddie (Evelyn) Hayward of Nesmith, SC and John Hayward of Georgetown, SC; six sisters, Joan (Joe) Wineglass, Marjorie (Samuel) Holmes, Arnethia (Odell) Wright, Pearlie (Horrace) Franklin all of Georgetown, SC, Lessie (Sidney) Gibson of Morrisville, SC and Mary Miles of Ocean City, NJ; two sisters-in-law, Lill Hayward of Morrisville, SC and Sue Carol Hayward of Hemingway, SC; grandchildren and great grandchildren; along with a host of sorrowing  nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 868 Greentown Road, Georgetown, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Andrews, SC. 843-354-2292.