David Earl Haywood

David Earl Haywood  was born to Albert Haywood and Joyce Rivers December 25, 1956 in Huntsville, Texas.

He went to Sam Houston High School in Huntsville, Texas and later married the Love of his life Terry J. Haywood January 3, 1977.

David served in the Military for 18 years 1 month and 3 days where he earned several medals and several tours of duty include Korea, Berlin Germany, Karlsruhe Germany, Ft. Carson Colorado, and Ft. Hood, Texas.

Kuwait Liberation medal

Expert marksmanship badge with rifle bar

Driver & Mechanic badge with Driver bar

Army commendation medal

Army achievement Medal

Army good conduct medal

Army occupation medal

National defense service medal

South East Asia service medal with 3 Bronze service star

Noncommissioned officers professional development ribbon with numeral 2

Army service Ribbon

He drove Trucks directly after leaving the military for some time and served the United States Postal Service for many years.

He was a 100% Dallas Cowboy Fan and a

Collector of Star Trek Memorabilia and lifetime fan.

David died June 9 , 2022 in Killeen, Texas at his residence.

He was preceded in death by his Mother Joyce Fay Rivers, Brother Albert “bubba” Haywood, Grandmother Doris West, Wife Terry J. Haywood.

He leaves to mourn his death one son;David Haywood of McKinney, Texas: one daughter Joyce Haywood of Temple, Texas: two brother; Otha Haywood and Danny Haywood of Huntsville, Texas: six grandchildren and great-grandchildren.