Edgar Hayden

Our beloved Edgar B Hayden 94 years old peacefully left us on the morning of Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Edgar B. was born on June 14, 1929, in Chickasha, Oklahoma to the late Joseph and Isabel Hayden. Edgar B is survived by his sisters Wanda Davis and Arvella Hayden of Oakland California; and brothers, Leo (Wayne) Hayden of Oakland, CA, and Willard (Gene) Hayden of Chickasha, OK. (Special cousin who was more like a sister) Callie Ellis. During Edgar's more difficult years his brother Willard (Gene) Hayden was very instrumental in caring and providing for him. Edgar had a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and grandchildren who he loved dearly Edgar B married Carol Billingsley in the mid-1970s and helped raise her daughter Michelle Smith. Although this marriage didn’t last, they were able to end the relationship on peaceful terms and remain friends. Later in life, he met the love of his life the late Claudetta Shaw of Chickasha, Ok. Although Edgar B. never had any biological children, he helped raise Claudetta’s grandchildren as his own: Marla Morgan, Marlo Shaw, Marlana Shoshtari, Marlita Shaw Brown, Marlisha Smallwood, Johanna Shaw, Joseph Shaw, and Kanisha Hayes. Edgar B. received his education and training from Lincoln Public School of Chickasha OK. After school, Edgar B obtained a job as an Orderly at Grady Memorial Hospital. After years of working in this position, he then worked at the Maremont factory where he was an assembly line worker for over 20 years until retirement. While he was retired, he realized he wasn’t ready for retirement and went back to work. He then started working for Chickasha Public Schools for many years before he officially retired. God was always the most important thing in Edgar’s life. Having a relationship with the Lord was something his parents made a top priority for their children. Joseph Hayden, his father served as Treasurer at First Baptist Church for many years. Edgar B was baptized at First Baptist Church where he actively attended and served for 90 years. Edgar B followed the same spiritual walk with the lord as his father. He even followed in his father’s footsteps and served as a Trustee a position he held near and dear to his heart. During his time as a member of First Baptist Church, Edgar B saw a lot of pastors come and go and he loved them all; however, he had a very special relationship with current Pastor Lewis Gurley who he viewed as a son. One of the best compliments anyone could ever receive in life is to be called a “good person” and anyone who knew Edgar viewed him as just that! Two things Edgar loved besides the lord and his family were dancing and eating. There wasn’t a poundcake or peach cobbler made he didn’t like. Edgar is preceded in death by siblings: Janell Daly, Johnnie Strout, Marquerite Johnson, Juanita Beatty, Fran Carter, and Clara McCoy, and brothers, Lawrence Hayden and Howard Hayden. Nephew: Thurman Hayden.

Edgar Hayden

June 14, 1929 - June 4, 2024

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Edgar Hayden

June 14, 1929 - June 4, 2024

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