Benjamin Haywood's Obituary
Benjamin Antonio Haywood was born August 11, 1968 in Camilla Georgia. Raised in Gainesville, Florida, by Rufus and Lizzie Robinson. He was the brother of 6 sisters and 3 brothers.
Benjamin attended Gainesville High School, where his athletic abilities shined for the love of football. On February 25, 1989 he joined the United States Army later stationed at Fort. Lewis, Washington. On August 8th, 1990, he met Veronica, later joining in Holy Matrimony on December 31st, 1995.
In 1997 Benjamin joined the ILWU Longshoreman Union, where he gained many more brothers and sisters. He had a smile and conversation for any and everyone. Making a short story long. From talking about his daily routine to his love for the Florida Gators. His passion was cooking. From Sunday dinners to grilling, he named himself the “Grill Master”. He would feed any and everyone that walked bye. For his love of music, he was never unnoticed.
Leaving to cherish his memory in Tacoma Washington, his wife Veronica, in Gainesville, Florida, daughters, Nicole, Latoria and Shakira. Tacoma Washington, daughters, Breionne and Shadee also son David. Devoted parents Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, six sisters, Renita, Elizabeth, Tomeka, LaShawna, Kathy and Kimberly. Four brothers, Joey, Rufus, Barry and Jeremy. Three sister-in-laws and four brother-in-laws. Six grandchildren and
a host of relatives in friends
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