Obituary For Hayward Broughton

We respectfully announce the passing of Mr. Hayward Broughton, age 70, of East Point, Georgia on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Northside Hospital in Atlanta.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Roe’s Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 16011 Highway 219 in West Point, Georgia 31833. Pastor Julian Warner will officiate and Pastor Carolyn Foster, Eulogist.

The service will be live streamed at https://www.facebook.com/ThrashandSonsFuneralHome/ see clickable link below.

Public viewing will be held on Saturday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

Due to COVID-19 concerns everyone in attendance at the Graveside and the viewing must wear a mask and social distancing is encouraged.

And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. -1 Corinthians 13: 4-13 (NIV)

Hayward Broughton accepted Jesus as his savior in his early twenties. From that point on, he knew that Jesus died for his sins and that the only way to eternal life was to put his total trust in Him. He dove into the word, became an ordained minister, and started and supported several ministries including Beacon House Ministries. Participating in Bible Study Fellowship during the last few months of his life, gave him an opportunity to grow even further in his relationship with Christ with like-minded brothers. His Big Faith was apparent to all until his final days. [FAITH]

He never faltered in his hope in the Lord. Throughout the years, he’s seen close family and friends through sickness and hard times. Even as the doctors gave their opinions about his condition, he would remind his family that “Jesus has the final say.” [HOPE]

It was apparent that Christ was his model for how to love. As the Bible reminds us to love sacrificially and put others before ourselves, Hayward did just that with his wife of 45 years, Doretha, and his three children, Gwendolyn Dion (Roderick Sr.) Hargrove, Hayward Cornelius and Joi-Anna Broughton.

He leaves behind: his mother, Doris E Broughton; one sister, Betty Jean (Darthus) Ellison; and two brothers, Kenneth Earl (Carolyn) Broughton, Gregory Steve (Doretta) Broughton; three grandchildren, Tatiana De’nae, Roderick Jr. & Adrianna Tre’nyce Hargrove; four nieces, Pamela (Clent) Walker, Symora Bufford-Whitaker, Karen Alisha & Natasha Frene Broughton; three nephews, Phillip G., Randall K. Broughton and Joshua Walker. He was preceded in death by his father, Jessie E. Broughton, and brother, Larry E. Broughton. Hayward has a host of family and friends who would all agree that, if you knew him, you recognized his genuine love for Christ and his genuine love for people. [LOVE]

During his final moments on this earth, the last song that he listened to was “In The Arms of Jesus.” His faith, hope, and love give us comfort that he is now safe in Jesus’ arms and that we will see him again.

Arrangements entrusted to Thrash and Sons Funeral Home. Phone 706-637-8791 Fax 706-637-8796.

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Guest Book

Greetings Broughton Family We offer sincere condolences and prayers to your family. I am so glad to have known Heyward as a co-worker for the last several years. He was the best friend/co-worker you could have. He will definitely be missed Rest in Heaven, my dear brother! We loved you but God lived you best! Kirk and Janice Kirby

- Kirk Kirby

It's definitely with a heavy heart that I write this message. Mr. Broughton will definitely be missed. He was truly a special man. I feel blessed to have been able to call him both my friend and my Pastor. He was even my mechanic at times. He could do it all - and he did it all with a smile! He always had a kind word, a prayer when you needed it and a joke and hearty laugh to accompany it all! My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with Mrs. Broughton, Gwen, Hayward, Joi and his grandkids. Love you all!

- De' janelle

Our heartfelt sympathy extended to the Family of Elder Hayward Broughton. We proudly honor a Life Well Lived by a Faithful Servant who Loved and served his God, his Family and his Friends. He truly was a Servant who will be greatly missed. We Love You. "Go Rest High on That Mountain". Your Atlanta Family and Friends

- Carolyn Foster

So sorry for the loss of Hayward. He was a co-worker at Enterprise company. He was a wonderful shuttle driver. We worked together for over 10 years. Katie Hunter

- Tammy

Hayward will be greatly missed!

- Greg

Best father In-Law anyone could ever wish for, I know I was blessed just watching how loving he was towards his family especially my wife and our children. The stories, the jokes, the laughter and his anointed words of wisdom through God will truly be missed! Love you so much Big Popa... until we meet again.... Jamaal Hargrove

- Jamaal Hargrove

Sympathy and Condolences to the Family of Hayward Broughton. Hayward was a good friend of whom I met during short tenure at Enterprise. He was our shuttle driver and he would always keep us laughing with all of his stories. There always stories about Family, especially proud of his wife & children and his brother. There was always a deep concern for his Mothers welfare especially during the Pandemic of 2020. In closing, he fought a valiant fight but he was called from this earthy world and transitioned from "Labor to Reward" to be with our Heavenly Father. May God's Grace comfort you during these the most "Trying of Times" Respectfully, Ronald D Coleman

- Ronald D Coleman

Our sincere condolences. Thinking of you in these difficult times and sending love. -The Lowery Family

- Katara Lowery

So sorry for the loss of our precious Hayward. God rest his soul. Larry and Kathy Millings

- Kathy Millings