William L. Hayden Obituary
In loving memory of William L. Hayden of Bastrop, Louisiana, who departed this world on October 1, 2024 at the age of 80. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Hayden and Myrtle Shepherd Hayden; his uncle Roy Shepherd; his aunt Lucille Shepherd; and his brothers-in-law, Richard Harp Blackwell and Louis Wilson Cox, Jr..
He is survived by: his cousins, William "Billy" Shepherd (Glenda) and Helen Ann Shepherd Patrick; his sons, William Matthew Hayden and Benjamin Wilson Hayden (Margaret); his wife Kathy; his grandchildren, Matthew Carter Hayden, Elizabeth "Betsy" Rae Hayden and Mary; his sister-in-law Elizabeth Cox Blackwell; his nephew Patrick Cox Blackwell; his niece Margaret Harp Pruitt (John); his great-niece Laura Jane Pruitt; his great-nephew Richard Harp Pruitt; and his godson Samuel Slayden Spires (Caroline).
Visitation was held on Friday, October 4th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cox Funeral Homes - Bastrop Chapel (611 N Washington St, Bastrop, LA 71220). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 5th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Mer Rouge United Methodist Church (309 W 11th St, Mer Rouge, LA 71261). A graveside service was held on Saturday, October 5th 2024 at the same location.
For those who wish, the family suggest memorials in William's honor be made to the Mer Rouge United Methodist Church, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
