Paul E. Haywood

Paul E. Haywood, age 79, of Grand Rapids passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Paul was a self-employed contractor for many years until his retirement. He loved sports, going to the casino, the Muskegon racetrack, fishing and above all else, his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence B. Haywood; brother, Lawrence Breyound Haywood; and his former wife, Mary Haywood.

He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Amy Haywood, Jennifer (Raymond) Flynn; grandchildren, Amiya, Alayna, Sydney; great grandchildren, Alahni, Julianna; mother, Marie Haywood; siblings, Laura (Curtis) Purnell, Crystal Haywood Myers, Sid (Mary Jo) Haywood; sister-in-law, Rosie Haywood; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Relatives and friends may meet the family Thursday, July 16 from 10 am to noon at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association.