Jeffers Willie Hayden

Jeffers Willie Hayden, "Jeff", 83, of Louisville passed away at his home on the afternoon of April 30, 2016. He was born on February 21, 1933 in Louisville at the old Louisville General Hospital, to the late Jeffers and Naomi Schaefer Hayden. Jeff was one of six children.

He was a member of Eastland Church of Christ, and had joined the U.S. Marine Corp in February of 1951. Jeff served in the Koran War from October 3, 1951 until September of 1952, and was honorably discharged in February of 1954.

He was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Bernice Williams Hayden. At her death in July of 2002 they had been married for 47 years and three months. From this union were born five sons. Jourdon, who is deceased, Marcus (Julia), Jeffers, who is deceased, Conn (Haroldie) and Jose Hayden, who is deceased. Siblings surviving are Kenneth (Rose Marie) Hayden, Ruth Glespie, Emma Jean (Butch) Power, Lillian Pope, and Shirelene (James) Pope. His daughter-in-law Juanita Hayden survives along with 20 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. His uncle and aunt, Alford (Addie) Hayden and many nieces and nephews, extended relatives and friends also survive.

A Life Celebration will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 2 p.m. at the Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Chapel, 4400 Bardstown Road, with interment in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be on Thursday prior to the service from 12-2.

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