Willie Lee Hayden, age 73, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2011. He was born in Columbus on December 18, 1937, to the late Willie Lee and Mary Louise Hayden. Willie worked for The Timken Company, retiring after 29 ½ years, and was a member of the Teamsters Local Union #413. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Stephenia Lynn Hayden; and brothers, Donald and Ernest Hayden. Willie is survived by his children, Tony Hayden, Wamu Hayden, Iba Hayden, and Taiyia “Tai” Hayden; brothers, Edward and Frank McClain; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and other extended family members and friends. Family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. on Friday, November 11, 2011, at the SCHOEDINGER MIDTOWN CHAPEL, 229 E. State St., where a funeral service will begin at 5 p.m. Visit www.schoedinger.com to leave condolences.
