Michael Franklin Hayworth

Michael Franklin Hayworth, age 73, of Wallburg passed away on March 20, 2026 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Mr. Hayworth was born in High Point on August 8, 1952 to Franklin and Berta Idol Hayworth. Michael was a self-employed building contractor and of the Baptist faith. Michael was a simple, hardworking man, and a caring father and grandfather. He was a former coach with a youth football league and enjoyed racing.

Michael’s favorite saying was “I thought I was wrong once, but I was mistaken.”

In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Hayworth.

He is survived by his daughter, Ashley H. Greene of Asheboro; grandsons, Damian Maness, Jordan Maness, and Evan Greene; sisters, Donna Delk (Richard) of Denton, Julia Trogdon (Gary) of Asheboro, and Beth Richardson (Dean) of Asheboro; brothers, Stephen Hayworth (Margaret) of Ramseur, Randy Hayworth of Asheboro, and Joe Hayworth of Asheboro; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 23, 2026 from 2:00-3:30 pm at Bethel Baptist Church, 4836 Robbins Circle in Asheboro. A graveside service will follow at 3:30 pm in the church cemetery with Dr. Jody Harrison officiating.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr., Asheboro, NC 27203 or Bethel Baptist Church, 4836 Robbins Circle, Asheboro, NC 27205.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro is proud to serve the Hayworth family.