Cover photo for Joel K. Hayden's Obituary
Joel K. Hayden Profile Photo

Joel K. Hayden

November 7, 1948 — January 27, 2023

Mcdaniels, KY

Joel K. Hayden

 

Joel Keith Hayden, 74, of McDaniels, KY, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on January 27th, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born November 7th, 1948, in West Louisville, Kentucky to the late Elaine and James “Jack” Hayden as the middle of seven children.

Joel served in the United States Army at Fort Carson, Colorado in the 52nd Engineering Battalion and then 10th Mountain Division. He started his career as a draftsman at Premium Allied Tool, and then later as engineering manager, traveling extensively throughout Asia, Europe, and North America. He ended his career of 32 years as President of The Hines Group, the parent company of Premium Allied Tool. Joel also served as Commander of AmVets Post 119. Joel enjoyed his annual trips to the Daytona 500 and spending weekends with friends at deer camp in Christian County. He especially loved boating and retired life at Rough River Lake, where he and his wife Sheila built a cabin. 

Joel was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill Hayden of Wichita, KS, David Hayden of Owensboro, and half-brother James Hayden of Evansville, IN.

Joel is survived by his wife Sheila Tichenor Hayden; daughter Kris (Chance) Atherton of Owensboro; and son, Matt (Amy Mapother) Hayden of Denver, CO; son, Robbie Tichenor; and daughters, Sara (Brian) Coots and Lauren (Dan) Jackson, all of Beaver Dam. He is also survived by siblings, Bob (Jean) Hayden of West Louisville, Jerry (Debbie) Hayden of Whitesville, Jacquelynn (Steve) Bossu of Chicago, IL, and Charlene (Keith) Mabry of Henderson; his former spouse, Judy Hayden of Owensboro; and his 14 grandchildren, Elaina, Izak, Anika, Jackson, Chelsea, Janie, Maggie, Grace, Warren, Robert, Jake, Bowen, Eli, and Sophie.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Jan 31, 2023 from 1 until 4 p.m. at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, followed by a service at 4pm, at the funeral home. At a later date, his final resting place will be in Rosehill Cemetery.

The family asks that any form of memorial contributions be made to The Heartford House c/o Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, KY 42301.

Memories and condolences for the family of Joel Hayden may be left at www.glenncares.com    

 

 

 

To send flowers to the family in memory of Joel K. Hayden, please visit our flower store.

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

1:00 - 4:00 pm (Central time)

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory

900 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

4:00 - 5:00 pm (Central time)

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory

900 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303

Get Directions

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 1430

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers