Mr. John Henry Heyward, 79, of Greenville, South Carolina, husband to Cora Lee Heyward, of the home, transitioned on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his residence. Born in Beaufort, SC; he was the son of the late Thomas and Blanch Heyward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Adams Heyward, two brothers, Christopher (Lydia) Heyward, and Don (Barbara) Heyward
Surviving: in addition to his wife, one daughter, Deborah Smith, of Bronx, NY; three sons, John Smith, Jr., of Bronx, New York; Reginald Heyward, and Ja’velle Heyward, both of Greenville, SC; four sisters, Elnora (Gene) Rhodes, of Jacksonville, FL; Joyce (Davis) Golden, and Thomasina Heyward Lumeh, both of Philadelphia, PA; Rebecca (Edward) Jackson, of Savannah, GA; three brothers, Melvin Heyward, of Rock Hill, SC; Lonnie (Barbara) Heyward, and Jackie (Willie Mae) Heyward, all of Columbia, SC; one grandchild, Regginald Heyward, Jr., of Greenville, SC; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 2:00pm, at Rock of Ages Baptist Church, with interment on Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:00am in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
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