Thomas Robert Heywood, 76, of Bath, PA went home to the Lord, Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.
Born: November 2, 1937 in Butler Twp., PA he was a son of the late Thomas B. and Grace (Davis) Heywood. He and his wife: Marguerite “Peg” (Heiser) Heywood have been married for 55 years.
Personal: He had been employed by the Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. in Bethlehem for 23 years before retiring and prior to that by Western Union in Allentown for 25 years. He was a 1955 graduate of Girardville HS and had attended Penn State University, Eastern Baptist College and was an army veteran.
Memberships: He was an active member of the River of God Fellowship Church, Easton where he taught Sunday School for 38 years.
Survivors: His wife: Peg; children: Thomas D. in AZ; Stephen J. of Tatamy, PA; Mark G. and his wife Joan of Forks Twp., PA; Carol Merwarth and her husband Jon of Hanover Twp., PA; Rebecca Buschi and her husband Chris of Northampton, PA; Kristen Johnson and her husband Don of Wilson Borough, PA; a sister: Arlene Fee of Newton, NJ; 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother: Glenn Heywood and sister: Joan Schneff.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday (June 28) in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton with visitation from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorials: May be made to River of God Fellowship Church, 813 Reynolds St., Easton, PA 18042.
Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Donna Schneff
June 26, 2014 at 7:50 am
From the time I was little, and Uncle Tom lived with us while attending Eastern Baptist many moons ago, he’s been special in my heart. His incredible dry humor and love of pranks would keep me laughing always. His love for Aunt Peg and all of my cousins was ever apparent. But most of all, his love of God showed itself plainly in all he did, and I loved the discussions we would have about Bible passages in which we didn’t “quite” agree on everything. All in love. These past few years being able to catch up with him in emails and on Facebook was wonderful. Referring to himself as my “favrit” uncle, I had to respond in kind because I knew I was his “favrit” niece! I’m so glad he’s now with my mom, Uncle Glenn and Nana and PopPop Heywood, and they’re all rejoicing and dancing and singing with Jesus! We hope to see you soon! xoxo
Marion O’Neil
June 27, 2014 at 10:11 am
I worked with Tom at FFIC. Sorry to hear of his passing. We had good times at work. Our prayers are with you and your family. Nice to know he had a wonderful retirement and a such a large and loving family. Grandchildren are a very special gift to us from God.