James G. "Jim" Hayward Obituary (1961 - 2024)

Born Dec 31, 1961, James G. "Jim" Hayward attended Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe, IL. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about James G. "jim" Hayward.

Graduation Year	Class of 1980
Date of Birth	Dec 31, 1961
Date of Passing	Dec 18, 2024
About	James G. “Jim” Hayward, age 62, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Jim was born on December 31, 1961 in Peoria, IL to Roland L. and Susan K. (Sweeney) Hayward.Surviving are his father and stepmother, Roland and Linda Hayward of Chillicothe; his brothers, Richard (Sameka Gunter) Hayward of Peoria Heights, IL and Douglas (Lori) Hayward of Cobden, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susan; his grandparents; and his sister-in-law, Candice Hayward. Jim worked in maintenance at Illinois Valley Central High School and he enjoyed riding his bicycle, playing the mandolin and reading his Bible. Jim was honored to give the gift of life to others through organ donation. Jim was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by his family and friends.