Delbert O. Hayward, age 64, of Brown City passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010.
He was born July 22, 1946 in Marlette to Kenneth and Shirley Hayward.
Delbert married Janet Lambson on October 22, 1966.
Delbert attended Marlette Schools. He was a supervisor of transportation for Brown City Schools and had worked for the schools for twenty-nine years. He had also worked for Xplorer Homes in Brown City and was well known for his mechanic skills. He was a Volunteer Firefighter for Brown City Fire Department for thirty three years and was a training officer for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Hayward; three children Nicki (Mark) Justin, Connie (Dewey) Johnston, and Delbert Hayward Jr. all of Brown City; ten grandchildren, Steven, Tyler, Carissa, Katlyn, Little Delbert, Lynzi, Ashleigh, Taylor, Lexi, Rylee, Beloved Sassy; four sisters, Brenda Owens, Debbie Hayward, Pam Owens, and Sandra Bennett; two brothers, Ron Hayward and Bob Hayward.
He was preceded in death by one brother, James Hayward.
A funeral service was held at the Brown City Missionary Church, Brown City.
Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the family. Arrangements by Carman Funeral Home, Brown City.