Joseph Ford Hayden, Sr.

April 1, 1920 - June 22, 2008

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Services:
 

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, 24710 Sotterley Road, Hollywood, MD 20636 with Rev. Vern Haskell officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Visitation:
 

Viewing/Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where Prayers will be said at 7:00 PM.
 

Joseph “Ford” Hayden, Sr., 88, of Callaway, MD, died June 22, 2008 at his home in Callaway. Born April 1, 1920 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of William Dent and Lillian Agnes Smith Hayden. He was the loving husband of Julia Christine Wykle whom he married on November 7, 1953 in Clifton Forge, VA. He is also survived by his children Joseph F. Hayden, Jr. and his wife Sandy, Ann (Sissy) Dean, Patricia A. Smith, Rhonda M. Pope and her husband Jerry, Gloria L. LeDonne, Betty L. Dement and Charles A. Hayden, sisters Betsy Carter and Bebe Woodburn. He was preceded in death by his brothers William D. (Tom) Hayden, Charles B. (Dickie) Hayden, Henry A. (Bucky) Smith and James R. (Jimmy) Smith and sisters Polly Hayden, Teresa Hayden, Fran (Sissy) Raley and Sally Humenik. Ford was a civil servant in the Transportation Department at Patuxent River NAS for 30 years and retired in 1975. He then was  a school bus driver and worked with horses on Larry Millison’s farm. Fords favorite past time was fishing and sitting in his favorite swing on his front porch. He was a great father and grandfather. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Hollywood Church of the Nazarene, Hollywood, MD with Rev. Verne Haskell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Curtis W. Shreve, Ronnie Langley, Carl Bean, Jimmy Quade, William Michael (Mickey) Hayden and Daniel Sweeney. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons: Joseph L. Dean Jr., Kenneth L. Smith, Richard G. Smith, Mark A. Smith, Joseph Scott Smith, James M. Quade, Jr. and Jeffrey W. Quade.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"FORD was a great person. You were blessed with the years you had. You will see him again. my sincere condolences."
- phyllis ] smith-dyson [nee redman]
- Posted: Friday, July 4, 2008

"Dear Betty and Family, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of deep sorrow. We lost Butch's Mother yesterday and can feel your pain. It is so difficult to say goodbye, but in our hearts, we know they are both in a much better place without any suffering. May God bless you and your family."
- Butch & Sharon Mattingly
- Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

"Betty, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences go out to you and your family. "
- Diane Harding
- Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

"Gloria, my heart goes out to you and your family for your loss. Your love of/from family and friends will see you through this difficult time. You were of great support to me throughout my time of loss. Please let me know if I can help in anyway."
- Lotti Bell
- Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

"April & family our condolences go out to you."
- Crystal nelson
- Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

"Judy,, I am very sorry to hear about Ford. I am thinking of you and your family during this very difficult time. There aren't enough words to express my sympothy but know that i am here if you need a friend or a shoulder to lean on."
- Kathy Morgan
- Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

"Ford was a great guy he will be missed. I am sorry for your loss."
- Toby Lakin
- Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2008

"Gloria, Emily and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you both and the family. This is a great loss to a family. You will have the memories of all the good times and as long as you have them he will live forever in your hearts. God bless you all."
- Shirley Copado
- Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2008

"I will always remember Ford sitting in that swing on the front porch when I drove by. He had been fighting long enough, and finally at peace. You are all in our Thoughts and Prayers! "
- Mendi Holley
- Posted: Tuesday, June 24, 2008

"Dear Judy & Family, We are so sorry for your loss of such a kind and gentle man. May God bless all of you and confront you now and in the days to come. Linda & Randy Dean "
- Linda & Randy Dean
- Posted: Monday, June 23, 2008

"Judy,So glad for your call and the visit we made down there on Saturday. Will never forget the smile and handshake he gave Danny that night. He was such a fantastic friend to Danny's father and a wonderful part of Danny's childhood."
- Dan & Ann Sweeney
- Posted: Monday, June 23, 2008

"Betty, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you and your family at this time."
- Claudette Holland
- Posted: Monday, June 23, 2008

"Betty and family, So sorry for your loss. I pray for your strength to be increased as you face these next few days of saying goodbye to someone you cherished so deeply. Thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead. "
- Sharon Payne
- Posted: Monday, June 23, 2008

"Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you. If I can help in anyway please let me know."
- Lillian Raley
- Posted: Monday, June 23, 2008

"Julia, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. You will be in our thoughts and Prayers."
- Keith and Lisa Gard
- Posted: Monday, June 23, 2008

"Betty Lou, Sarah Beth & family: It is with deepest regret to learn that your Dad, and grandfather has passed away. It takes a long time to get used to the loss of someone we love, but it's important to remember that when people die, they leave something very special behind, they leave us memories of many things they said and did, and as long as we have those memories, and we know you have many, we know how close you've always been to your Dad, he will live on in your hearts and minds. As you know, we no longer live in St. Mary's County, and will not be able to attend any of the services for him, but you and your family will be in our prayers. May God bless each of you. Love Doris & Skip Jones"
- Doris & Skip Jones
- Posted: Monday, June 23, 2008

"Dear Judy and Family, We will miss Ford very much. He is a fine gentlemen and we look forward to the day when we will see him again. He has fought the good fight - and won the battle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. "
- Tim & Helen Thompson
- Posted: Monday, June 23, 2008