of Scranton, AR
September 27, 1923 - July 13, 2018
Eugene Hayward, 94, of Scranton, Arkansas passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 in Clarksville.
He was born on September 27, 1923 in Scranton to his parents Frank and Millie (Stovall) Hayward. Eugene was a devoted family man, who worked 25 years as a machinist for Cloyes Gear Company and also worked on the farm picking cotton or planting a garden to help provide for his family. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II, receiving the bronze star, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Ribbon, American Theatre Campaign Ribbon, Victory Ribbon and three Overseas bars for his service. In his spare time Eugene loved to hunt, fish and spend time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Millie (Stovall) Hayward; two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of seventy-one years, Dortha Mae (Gray) Hayward; one son, Terrence Hayward and wife, Diana of Kibler, Arkansas; two daughters, Donna Henderson and husband, Jimmy Allen of Scranton, Arkansas, Janet Grissom and husband, Paul also of Scranton, Arkansas; six grand children, Liz Needham Porter, Jeff Henderson, Scott Henderson, Michelle Hayward Anderson, Chris Stovall and Erin Stovall; ten great-grandchildren; other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Monday, July 16, 2018 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Dublin Freewill Baptist Church with burial in Wares Chapel Cemetery in Scranton under the direction of Roller Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Arkansas Children's Northwest 2601 Gene George Blvd. Springdale AR 72762 or to the Maggie House 1005 Second Street Charleston, AR 72933
Pallbearers will be Josh Brown, Todd Porter, Monty Kremer, Travis Henderson, Mark Snow, Jamie Fox and Bryce Ferguson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jervis Davis and the men from the Dublin Freewill Baptist Church.
Our hearts go out to the family. May God give you new strength each day in the days ahead. Love and prayers.
My Uncle Eugene was a big part of my childhood. The earth just lost a great man. But heaven just received one. God bless you Uncle Gene.
We will always cherish the love We felt from Bro. Gene going to church with him was such a blessing and the things he taught us will never be forgotten. He was one of the kindest souls we have ever know. We know he is now home with his Lord and we will live like he would want us to do one day we can all have that great reunion! All our love and prayers for Sister Dorthea and all of his family always 💜
Our heart goes out to you.
Donna and family: So sorry to hear about your dad. I know you and your mom will miss him so much. He was a great man and had so many memories to share. Prayers for your family!