Illinois Valley Central High School Alumni
Chillicothe, Illinois (IL)
In Memory of
James G. "jim" Hayward
1961-2024
Born Dec 31, 1961, James G. "jim" Hayward attended Illinois Valley Central High School in Chillicothe, IL.
Class of 1980
Dec 31, 1961 - Dec 18, 2024
Dec 31, 1961 - Dec 18, 2024
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.
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.