Charles W. Haygood, 77, of Dawsonville, GA passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after a extended illness. A U. S. Army veteran, he enlisted in 1960 and served in the Vietnam War. He was stationed numerous times in Korea and Vietnam. After 22 years of service he retired as a Sergeant First Class (E-7). He was a wonderful brother, step-father and friend; he was good to everyone and will be missed by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn F. Haygood; parents, Ralph and Ruby Haygood; sister, Annie Mae Haygood; brothers, Laverne, James, Nolan Haygood; brother in law, Rupert Cartwright.

He is survived by his sister, Mildred Catherine Haygood Cartwright of Dawsonville, GA; brother and sister in law, Donald and Ann Haygood of Alabama; sister in law, Carolyn Haygood of Dawsonville, GA; several step-children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and other relatives.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bearden Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Owens officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org or at Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517

Condolences may be left at www.beardenfuneralhome.com

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA