Thomas "Tom" Franklin Heywood of Goshen, OH. Passed peacefully on December 30, 2023, at the age of 61. Born on July 18, 1962, in Cincinnati, OH.

Beloved husband of 38 years to Angela Louise (nee Scott) Heywood. Loving father of Emily (Quinn) Gray, Thomas Franklin Heywood II and John (Rebekah) Heywood. Proud Papaw of Henry Gray, Emmett Gray, Finnley Gray, Clayton Heywood, Jayce Heywood, Beau Gray and Braymer Chambers. Dear brother of Janell (Scot) Dwenger, David Todd Heywood, Bryan (Julie) Smith, Ryan (Katie) Smith and Elizabeth (John) Zandstra. Caring nephew of Donn E. Heywood and Konnie (Fred Mindum) Heywood. Cherished son of the late John Willard Heywood and Darlene Francis (nee Wilson) Smith. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and many dear friends.

Tom was the owner and operator of Heywood Utility Contractors. He loved the Bengals, riding his Harley and driving his Ranger on the farm.

Friends will be received from 6 PM to 8 PM on Friday, January 5 at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 1668 St. Rt. 28, Goshen, where services will be at 9:30 AM on Saturday, January 6. Interment, Goshen Cemetery, Goshen TWP, OH.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Tom Heywood to Mosaic Church, 894 Old St. Rt. 28, Milford, OH 45150