Joel K. Hayden

Joel Keith Hayden, 74, of McDaniels, KY, formerly of Owensboro, passed away on January 27^th, 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 52^nd 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.

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