James Ruben Hayden, 94, of Owensboro passed away Wednesday, October 28 at Owensboro Center. Born October 27, 1926, in Owensboro to the late Ruben and Fairy Cox Hayden, James was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Navy as an aircraft signalman. He later received training to be a licensed electrician. James worked at G.E. from which he retired. He loved cars and traveling and mowing his yard. His greatest joy was being with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and attending family reunions.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Hayden also was preceded in death by his brothers, Morton, Carl, and Charles Hayden; sisters, Christine Keiser, Marjie Wilkerson, and Judy Ford; step grandson, Brian Trogden.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 45 years, Dorothy “June” Lloyd Hayden; three sons, Kerry Hayden, Larry Hayden and wife Rita, and Bruce Hayden all of Owensboro; six grandchildren: Jennifer Manken (Mike) of Jewett City, Connecticut, Drew Hayden and Jessica Sanders (Andrew) both of Owensboro, Stephanie Hayden (Jonathan Murphy) of Richmond, Brad Hayden and Tracy Hayden both of Los Angeles, California; six great grandchildren; brothers, Marvin, Frank, and Sammy Hayden; sister, Margaret Blinco; many nieces and nephews.
A funeral service with limited attendance within current health guidelines will be held 12:00 pm Monday at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory followed by burial in Calhoun Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 until 5:00 pm and Monday from 10:00 until 11:30 am. For the visitation please enter the doors on the Triplett St. side of the building.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Gideons. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences for the family of James Hayden may be left at www.glenncares.com