McDANIELS, Ky. — Joel Keith Hayden, 74, of McDaniels, formerly of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away on Jan. 27, 2023, with his family by his side. He was born Nov. 7, 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, Kentucky. 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, Kansas, David Hayden, of Owensboro, Kentucky, and half-brother, James Hayden, of Evansville, Indiana.
Joel is survived by his wife, Sheila Tichenor Hayden; daughter, Kris (Chance) Atherton, of Owensboro; and son, Matt (Amy Mapother) Hayden, of Denver, Colorado; son, Robbie Tichenor; daughters, Sara (Brian) Coots and Lauren (Dan) Jackson, all of Beaver Dam, Kentucky; siblings, Bob (Jean) Hayden, of West Louisville, Kentucky, Jerry (Debbie) Hayden, of Whitesville, Kentucky, Jacquelynn (Steve) Bossu, of Chicago, Illinois, and Charlene (Keith) Mabry, of Henderson, Kentucky; 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, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory, followed by a service at 4 p.m. 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.