Bud Hayward

(From Buchanan Funeral Home)

Otis Ray “Bud” Hayward, 81, of Wentworth, MO, passed away on Monday evening, April 13, 2020, while at Lacoba Homes in Monett.

Bud was born on December 31, 1938 in Purdy, MO, son of the late Lennie Otis and Ruth Ella (Roden) Hayward.

Bud received his education from Purdy Schools and graduated from Purdy High School with the Class of 1956. Bud married Arlene Kleiboeker on July 16, 1960 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Freistatt. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1985. Bud owned and operated Hayward Manufacturing and Hayward Drilling and Pump Service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, as well as having fish fries and taco feeds for his family and friends.

Bud is survived by his son, Ron Hayward (Glory Sullivan), of Wentworth, MO; two daughters, Kimberly Moennig and husband Glen, of Pierce City and Brenda Kleiboeker and husband Steven, of Wentworth; eleven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren, Brady, Bailee and Kendyl Hayward, of Wentworth, Jessica and Sean Hood (Madisonann, Taylor, Dakoda and Hayleigh) of Mesquite, TX, Jeffrey Moennig (Anden and Vanessa) of Pierce City, Justin and Heather Moennig (Payton, Carson and Makinley) of Pierce City, Jansen and Samantha Moennig, of Pierce City, Jared and Shannon Kleiboeker (Colton and Cobie) of Wentworth, Jeanell and Ryan Stockton (Mekhi, Cohen and Evie) of Wentworth, Jennifer and Phillip Elbert (Beckett, Tatum and Pippa) of Pierce City, Jamison and Jennifer Kleiboeker, of Wentworth. He is also survived by three sisters, Willa Dean and Deryll Stebler, of Monett, Mary Ruth and Carl Barker, of Monett and his twin, Bonnie Fay and Johnny Williams, of Purdy; one brother, Jim and Jo Hayward, of Verona; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Bud was also preceded in death by one sister, Betty Jean and a brother-in-law, Don Lowery.

The family would like to extend a special word of gratitude to the staff at Lacoba for the special care and love given to their Dad during his last days.

Private funeral services for Mr. Hayward will be held at the Bethel Cemetery. Reverend Larry Lowery will be officiating.

Friends may pay their respects from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Bethel Cemetery or Trinity Lutheran School in care of the funeral home.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO.