Larry Scott Haywood, known to Savannahians as ‘The Flag Man’ and his family as, “Scottie” passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 after a hit and run in Savannah, Georgia
Scottie was born February 25, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois.
About five years ago, he moved to Savannah, Georgia and became known to the city as, “Larry the Flag Man”. From a very young age, Scottie loved to ride his bike. He was kind, happy go lucky, and would give the shirt off his back to help another. He had a love for animals, and held a special place in his heart for his cat, Baby.
He is proceeded in death by his father, Jimmy Haywood; and stepmother, Carol Haywood.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Edwards; his sister, Diane Haywood; and his brothers, Curtis and David Haywood.
Services are private.
However, Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center would like to welcome anyone, and everyone, that would like to sign his register book. You can sign and leave the memories that you have of him, as we mourn the loss of a Savannah icon.
We will truly miss seeing him riding his bike and flying his beloved American flag.
The register book will be available to sign Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at: Families First Funeral Care & Cremation Center, 1328 Dean Forest Road, Savannah, Georgia 31405.
The book will be available until Friday, May 23, 2025. At that time it will then be sent to his family.
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Chatham EMT
No matter my mood when I saw you and you smiled big and waved, so I flipped my sirens to say hi and I waved happily. Though the First time I saw you I was new to the Job and you were circling my ambulance with your music and flag. When you introduced yourself I was happy to have met a kind soul who enjoyed life so much! I’m going to miss you🩵
Elijah West and Ayesha Kellom
Condolences to him and his family at this time he was family to everyone in savannah and we are truly going to miss that American flag on his bike and him riding by I used to look forward to seeing him with that flag it would make me smile when I was having a bad day. Me and my wife.
Cody Warren
It’s was a honor meeting, talking to and interviewing Larry!!! Such an awesome soul with a heart full of love for everyone. You will truly be missed in Savannah Georgia Larry!!!Rest In Peace Brother (Flag Guy)✊🏾❤️🕊️
Morgan Family
It always brought a smile to my three boys and me as we rode through Savannah and saw Mr. Larry riding proudly with his flag. We even witnessed him cleaning the intersection off of Truman numerous times. We didn’t know his real name until this horrific accident happened and we came across it on Facebook. My boys and I always called him Mr. America. We will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace, and may his family find comfort in knowing how many smiles he brought to this beautiful city of Savannah.
Hannah
Such a nice person I will really miss him and I hope he miss me too 😭😭❤️
Hannah
Such a nice person I will really miss him and I hope he miss me too 😭😭❤️
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We’re sure going to miss your warming spirit , Jam sessions , and especially screaming “Get out of the way Flag Man” . You always put us in the most amazing moods even when we did not want to be . We will truly miss seeing you pass us by , but we will never forget the memories made . We love you Larry ! #FlyHighFlagMan🇺🇸🕺🚴♂️🚲🕊️💙
Kayla
You truly had an impact on everyone in Savannah. I rode past you almost every morning you were sitting there with the big American flag. You were so proud of that flag. It was rare if you did not have the flag on the bike everybody will miss seeing you and your smile. You definitely will not be forgotten. God bless your family. My condolences. !
Ashley
I pray Jesus continues to cover the family with his loving arms in this difficult time. “The flag man” was such a sweetie ❤️ he will be missed.
H. Phillips
Prayers for the family. 🙏🏿 The first time I saw Flag man it brought a smile to my face. He was riding down Derenne with that hugh flag waving in the breeze it was magical. R.I.P. flag man you will be missed. 🙏🏿🚴🏼♂️🇺🇸
Shan
Such a beautiful soul my condolences 💐 to his family and friends
Dr V.G. Singleton
Larry you brought so much joy to everyone in Savannah. You will always be a memory in the minds of everyone and we will miss seeing you bicycling up and down the street. Rest in Peace!
Tamara henry
My deepest condolences to the family of Larry. 💐. He was such a sweetheart. I saw him almost every morning at the corner of Truman Pkwy and Derenne. May his soul rest in peace.🙏🏽💔
BILLLEY FAMILY
My daughters always pointed you out and I as well “LOOK AT THE FLAG MAN” we are going to miss seeing that ball of sunshine because that’s what you are even in the rain…. May you rest in peace we miss ya😘🥰🥰🥰😇😇😇😇
Laurentine A White
When i first saw you I was like why this man riding down the road with a huge flag on his bike. At first I thought it was the flag from that rug place on Hwy 204 until i saw it waving on the flagpole in front of the store. I rode down Derenne on Tuesday April 22, looking for you and the big flag then it dawn on me you will not be riding down this road or Abercorn St. I am going to miss you riding through Savannah. Now you can ride through the pearly gate with your flag on your bike. S.I.H.P. Larry (FLAG MAN)
Wendy
You will be missed I can’t believe it! I remember meeting you in McDonalds and you asked me to raise the flag up, you were so nice and humble, it’s sad to know you are gone 🥺
Kroger on victory
Larry you will be miss my friend !!! Flag man
Tonya Bradshaw
I’m going to miss seeing you ride your bike flying your flag. I remember you’d be on River Street or in the square riding in circles waving your flag. You didn’t bother or beg anymore for anything. A real cool dude. I hope they catch the dumb ass that hit you and took you away from us and what you loved doing most. Rip Larry “The flag Man”. Forever one of Savannah’s Greatest😘😘
Bernest Moore
My condolence to the family and you all are in my prayers. I will missed seeing him riding along with the flag. RIP
Jon
I’ve only lived in town for less than a year but every time I saw flag man I treated it like seeing a unicorn and sent pictures to all my friends. I’m going to miss the excitement and sense of awe I got seeing that huge flag. Rip
Sierra
I am a Lyft driver and I saw him all the time. I would always wave and honk and send pictures to my friends. I loved how the flag was bigger than the bike. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace flag man!
Deb
RIP Flag Man Larry! Your Patriotism is appreciated and will be missed! 🚴🇺🇸
Princess
RIP, Flag Man
The Michael Family
Our prayers and condolences for the family . The Flag Man will be missed by many Savannahians. I always loved to see Scottie riding down DeRenne Ave with his giant flag flying and his GIANT SMILE . RIP FLAG MAN.
Cody Jarrod Warren
RIP Flag Man 🇺🇸! You was a kind soul 🕊️
Dr Hamilton
My Condolences to the Family FLAG MAN will be miss,but GOD GOT HIM NOW sleep on my son drapped in the FLAG
Barbara harbert
We are going to miss Larry he was a special kind of person to everyone in Savannah every time I can go down to River Street here I always try the time I always talk to us see how we’re doing and our dogs well so sorry about your son-in-laws thank you this is barbara Harbert
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Angela
Larry….you brought soo many people joy and laughter to the world ..we are truly going to miss you and condolences to your family as they are going through a hard time right now. You were truly everyone’s joy and peace to the world. R.I.P LARRY 🩷
Felicia fields
My condolences to you and your family he’s going to be deeply missed. We miss seeing him every morning on the way driving down Derenne taking my nephew to work. My prayers are with you.
T Hayward
My condolences to him and his family 🕊️🕊️
Diane
I talked to him a few times. He was very well known all over Savannah. That Flag was HUGE~ I asked him one time “why such a big flag?” his reply was “why not?”. Well Now I said it’s your right and you aren’t hurting anybody. It is sad that a person hit him and kept going. That is not right. May he Rest in Peace ~
BJ
Wow! Larry you were one of a kind!! You shared your love for our country and love for your fellow Americans. You brought lots of joy to us and we will never forget your outpouring of love! Rest in your Father’s Arms in peace. Prayers to your family. God bless.
an adoring friend
Charlie Watts
You were a wild and crazy guy!!
Fly that big flag in the sky!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Niecey
May you fly that flag in peace Larry.
Jordan P
Fly high like your flag Larry ! You will be truly missed ! You were the highlight of Savannah rather you know it or not ! Miss seeing that flag and you ! Rest in heaven big guy !
Karen H
I only spoke with you once, but saw you often. Your love for our big beautiful American Flag always brought a smile to my face. R.I,P. Larry “Flag Man” Haywood!
Shantel Michelle Johnson
I saw 👀 you ❤️ about a month ago going down sideways road . And I said lord 🙏 please protect him 🙏 on this road. And dam if someone took your life away. But you know what Mr. Larry. God all ready 🙌 🙏 😍 know what was going to happen on that 🙏 night. Because he already had a spot for you in heaven. So rest in peace 🙏 mr.larry. until we see 👀 each other again. And God will comfort 🙏 your family. Through this.
Liz
I’m sorry for the loss of your loved one. It was good to see him riding with around Savannah with the big flag!!! Prayers of comfort for your family and for those who will miss him.
Victoria Harris
I pray my condolences to the family Flagman you was a good man Riding on your bike doing what you love to do rih Flagman 🙏❤️
Sharon Kimble
I met Larry and danced with him by CVS pharmacy by memorial hospital 🤣he had that old school music on the boom box and his flag he never had a frown on his face when you saw him 😄😄😄hallelujah love you rest in Jesus name 🙏🙏🙏