Richard H. Hayward, III, Age 61 of Largo, passed away  April 20, 1964 - February 2, 2026

Born in Harrisburg, PA, a graduate of Central Dauphin East High School and Lancaster Bible College, Rich and his wife, Becky, moved to the Seminole/Largo area in 2002 from Red Hill, PA. A passionate Christian educator and soccer coach, he challenged his students at Indian Rocks Christian School for 18 years and earlier at Salem Christian School in Macungie, PA.

Preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Marie Slick Hayward, and his father, Richard H. Hayward, II.

Survived by his wife Rebecca Rhine Hayward, "sister" June-Marie Clark Rhine, brothers and sisters-in-law Stephen and Donna Rhine, Rose Rhine, Jonathan and Cathy Rhine, and Timothy and June Rhine, 54 nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

By check:

1414 Lady St

Columbia, SC 29212

Memo: Nate Rhine/In memory of Uncle Rich Hayward

Or online:

https://my.fca.org/?form=naterhine

Bible Centered Ministries International (BCM)

By check:

PO Box 318

East Petersburg, PA 17520

Memo: 14551/In memory of Richard Hayward

Or online:

https://BCMintl.org/give

Designation: 14551

Additional Detail: In memory of Richard Hayward

Service to be held

Friday, 2/13/2026 at 5:30pm in the Worship Center of Indian Rocks Baptist Church

12685 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774

Dress: Please wear your jeans and your favorite sports apparel.