William "Bill" Edward Haygood - Obituary

illiam “Bill” E. Haygood, 66, died peacefully on March 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Bill was the son of William M. and Mary E. Haygood. A lifelong resident of Annapolis except for the early years of his marriage, he lived on Whitehall Creek for 52 years. Bill attended St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Annapolis and later graduated with a degree in marine biology from the Florida Institute of Technology. He began his career at Charles County Health Department and then worked for over 30 years at Calvert County Health Department in the Division of Environmental Health. He was director of the Division at the time of his retirement. Bill enjoyed cooking, gardening, playing cards, reading and strategic board and computer games. Bill was known for his wonderful sense of humor, his kindness, and his devotion to his marriage and home. During his illness, he displayed courage, dignity, and grace and experienced a spiritual rejuvenation that was a great comfort to him. Bill is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Barbara Gay Haygood (née Chellis), but he already was a part of her family long before their marriage. Bill was a good friend to Gay’s two brothers beginning in his teen years, and he started vacationing with her family not long afterwards. When his mother died, his mother-in-law became like a second mother, and he helped with her care as she grew older. During his retirement, weekly card games with family members maintained ties and continued until the end of his life. With his death, the family has lost so much more than a brother-in-law. Services are private. Online condolences may be made using the Memories tab on this page.