Michael "Mike" Wade Haygood

Michael "Mike" Wade Haygood of Mansfield died February 20, 2013 at the age of 60. He and his wife, Wanda, have been residents of Jasper County since 1989. A nature lover, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He was very artistic and a true hobbyist, having handcrafted birdhouses and walking canes. Mike was described as "the salt of the earth," and will be remembered as an all-around good man. He dearly loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Lois (Cowan) Haygood, and grandson, Ryan Jeffares.Survivors include his most loving wife, Wanda Keahey Haygood; children and spouses, Crystal and Kenneth Preffer, Rodney Jeffares, Pamela and Steve Shelton, Kenny and Susan Jeffares, Sherry and Karl Varnes; grandchildren, Brad Goodwin, Stephanie Goodwin, Steven Jeffares, Kara Jeffares, Michael Jeffares, Codie Jeffares, Elaine White, Robert Varnes; a host of great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Johanna and Mike Burkhalter; as well as several nieces and nephews.A Memorial Service for Mike Haygood will be held at 4:00 P.M., Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Providence Baptist Church, Railroad Street, in Shady Dale, with Pastor Ed Westbrook officiating. Flowers are accepted or memorial donations can be made to Jasper County Animal Shelter, 126 Mack Tillman Dr., Monticello, GA 31064.