Lewis William Haygood

Lewis William Haygood, age 83, of Suches, GA, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013.

Lewis had moved from Jonesboro to his home in Suches in 1992. He was retired from the Ford Motor Company where he worked in the auto body department. He was a Master Mason, and had served honorably in 4 military branches including the Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Lewis was a very kind and loving husband to his wife, Rosa, for 26 years, and was a very devoted father and grandfather.

Mr. Haygood was the son of the late Tom and Neatie Simmons Haygood, and was also preceded in death by his former wife, Geneva Haygood, and an infant brother.

He is survived by his wife, Rosa Stover Haygood; daughter and son-in-law, JoAnne and Larry Clark, McDonough, GA; sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Kay Haygood, Ellenwood, GA, Michael Fitzpatrick, Detroit, MI, Steve and Kara Fitzpatrick, Lowell, IN; and daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Ken Potter, Jackson, MI. 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and numerous other relatives also survive.

Funeral services for Lewis are scheduled for 11:00 AM Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Banister Funeral Home Chapel in Dahlonega, GA.

Pastor Clarence Drummond and Pastor Mike Anderson will officiate.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega from 4 PM until 6 PM on Sunday, January 13, and 9 AM until 11 AM on Monday, January 14.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The American Cancer Society, 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd., Suite 114, Gainesville, GA 30501.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of the arrangements.