Hayward Hadley, Jr.

June 26, 1940 - March 1, 2021

HADLEY, Mr. Hayward, Jr. – age 80, passed away, Monday, March 1, 2021 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Oakland. Family hour 12:00 Noon Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Life Church, 67 North Lynn Street., with funeral commencing immediately at 1:00 PM. Pastor Janie Hall, Officiating. Interment, Perry Mount Park Cemetery, 878 North Perry Street. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church at 12:00 Noon Thursday. Mr. Hadley, Jr. will lie in state directly at the church and may be viewed from 11:00 AM to the time of the service on Thursday. Mr. Hayward Hadley Jr. was born June 26, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Hayward Hadley Sr. And Edith Jones-Hadley. He departed this life on Monday March 1, 2021 at the age of 80. Hayward was a graduate of George Washington Carver Senior High School. He married Stella Turner. They were married for over 57 Years. Hayward decided to move his family to Pontiac, Michigan for a better life and more opportunities. Hayward began working at General Motors as an Inspector. He was dedicated employee for 32 years. Hayward enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Hayward leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife, Stella Hadley; sons, Khalil (Sylvia) Latif, Trevor (Alena) Boynton and Hayward Hadley, III; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Hadley; brother-in-law, Clarence Squire; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Hayward was preceded in death by his parents, Edith Jones-Hadley and Hayward Hadley, Sr; siblings, Delores Smith, Barbara Allen, Elenora Hadley- Squire and Herbert Hadley.