Hayword Latham Small Booklet

Saturday, November 21, 2020

Wake: 10-11am | Funeral: 11am-12pm Lighthouse Church (venue 127) 4501 W. 127th Street Alsip, Illinois

Hayword Latham was born on Sunday, March 5, 1950 to the late Will and Ora Latham in Marks, Mississippi, who preceded him in the death.

Hayword grew up in Tallahatchie, Mississippi, where he learned his hardworking work ethics. As Hayword began to mature into manhood he decided that he would try to advance his career with greater opportunities, therefore he relocated to the big city of Chicago, Illinois. Moving to Chicago, allowed Hayword to begin his career at Nabisco the American cookie manufacturer, where he worked for over 30 years, until his retirement. Hayword later joined and served as a faithful Usher Board Member, Men’s Choir lead singer and Assistant Cook for Greater Tabernacle M.B. under the leadership of Reverend Jeanie Dunn.

Hayword fathered six wonderful children Marilyn Robey, Aretha Frazier, Terry Barnes, Brandy Willis, Terry Blunt and Hayword Latham Jr. who preceded him in death, Hayword later met and fell in love with Gayle whom he shared a long loving relationship with, along with her two sons Dwight and Ladale, who he referred to as his sons. Hayword was a kind and caring man, who loved everyone, and always greeted you with a smile. He listened intently, to everyone, and assured you that he heard you by giving you his signature response of ‘Shoo Nuff Child’. Hayword loved his family, friends and church, he was always willing to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. Everyone who knew Hayword certainly knew, that he loved them and that they couldn’t help but to love him the exact same way.

Hayword Latham passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. at which time he was called from labor to reward. Hayword will be terribly missed by everyone who knew him, but especially his family, friends and church.

Hayword leaves to cherish his memories, his loving mate Gayle, his five children Marilyn (Kenneth )Robey of Grenada, MS, Aretha (Bennie) Frazier of Memphis, TN, Terry (Tracey) Barnes of Bartlett, TN, Brandy Willis of Chicago, IL and Terry Blunt of Milwaukee, WI, his two step sons Ladale (Consuelo) and Dwight both of Chicago, IL. One sister Peggy Latham, two brothers Rufus Latham and Will Latham Jr. all of Charleston, MS. Nineteen Grandchildren Kenneth Jr., Kentorrous, Kenderrick, Shaveata, Jordan, Kameron, Skylar Joi, Genareo, Danikka, Tovian, Taykin, Anderlyn, Terry Jr., Darius, Treyvion, Isaiah, Ladale Jr., Makala, Daijahnique, along with host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Processional...................................................................Minister and Family Prayer.....................................................................Reverend Texie Mckinney Old Testament Scripture..............................................Elder Aaron Tolbert New Testament Scripture........................................Pastor Ledgure Herron Musical Selection.................................................Reverend Texie Mckinney Family and Friends Tributes................................ (2-minute Limit Please) Musical Selection.........................................................................Hope Lewis Life Reflections...................................................................... (Read Silently) Sermonic Solo..............................................................................Hope Lewis Words of Comfort.........................................................Minster Gene Dunn Reviewal..................................................................Schaffer Funeral Services Benediction.......................................................................................................

Recessional........................................................................................................

Closing Prayer & Blessing..............................................................................

Pallbearers Kamweron Myers Jordan Myers Kenderrick Robeyn Kenneth Robey Jr. Kenneth Robey Sr. Rufus Latham Jr.

Tributes

In life I loved you dearly, in death I do the same. It broke my heart to loose you, you didn’t go alone, for part of me went with you, the day God called you home. You left me beautiful memories and your love is still my guide, though we can’t see you, you’re always by my side. Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same, but God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

-Love you, Gayle If only we had five minutes the day you passed away, We would have had time to tell you all the things we needed to say. We never got to tell you how much you meant to us, the last time we talked to you, We wish we had told you how much we truly loved you and kept you on the phone.

But you were gone so quickly and now it’s time to get your wings and leave this life behind. Wait for us in Heaven, Dad. Don’t let us come alone.

The day the angels come for us, Please be there to bring us home.

-Love you Dad Marilyn, Aretha, Terry, Brandy and Terry Grandad, we love you dearly and will miss you, as each day goes by, but we know that you will watch us from up in the sky.

-Love you, Your Grand Children Brother, we hold you dear in this life and beyond.

Growing up and growing old, we never thought of this day when we would be forced to grow apart.

Although, you went before us, we now it’s only to get a head start and to make sure when we get to Heaven you prepared for us, as always by doing your part.

-We Love you, Peggy, Rufus and Will Jr.

A life well lived is a precious gift, of hope and strength and grace, from someone who has made our world a brighter, better place.

It’s filled with moments, sweet and sad with smiles and sometimes tears, with friendships formed and good times shared, And laughter through the years.

A life well lived is a legacy, of joy and pride and pleasure, a living, lasting memory our grateful hearts will treasure.

Interment Mount Hope Cemetery 11500 S Fairfield Avenue | Chicago, IL 60655

Forever in Our Hearts The family of Hayword Latham wishes to extend their sincere appreciation and gratitude for the many acts of kindness, generosity and love shown to each of them during their time of bereavement.

Schaffer Funeral Service Arrangements Entrusted to:

16774 Dixie Hwy • Hazel Crest, IL 60429 Lolita Schaffer, Licensed Funeral Director 708.256.7349 schafferfuneralservice.com