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James Ira Hayden

November 4, 1945 - January 7, 2024

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Friday 1/12, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
Saturday 1/13, 10:00 am

James Ira Hayden, 78, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his residence.

He was born November 4, 1945, in Lafayette, to the late James A. and Ruth (Lomen) Hayden.

James graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School and farrier Schooling.

He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergent from the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was awarded a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts.

On December 30, 1967, he married Janet Mills in Lafayette and she survives.

James worked for Eli Lilly and Company from 1973 until 2001 when he retired and was a farrier for 36 years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, shoeing horses and riding horses in his younger years.

Surviving with his wife, Janet S. Hayden of Lafayette, is a daughter, Julie (husband Scott) Blacker of Lafayette, a granddaughter, Mia Irene Blacker of Lafayette, Siblings, Henry (wife Brenda) Hayden of Lafayette, David (wife Angie) Hayden of Marlette, MI, Susan (husband Daniel) Rhymer of Delphi and Terry Hayden of West Lafayette.

James was preceded in death by a son, James I. Hayden, Jr., brothers, Curtis Tommy Hayden and William Hayden, sisters, Nancy Lower and Sharon Dietrich.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 13, 2024 also at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette, with Chaplain David McKinney officiating.  Entombment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in West Lafayette with American Legion Post # 492 military rights.

Memorial contributions may be made in James’ name to Tricia’s Hope, 4209 SR 43 N. West Lafayette, IN 47906 www.triciashope.com.

 

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
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Friday 1/12, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel
400 Twyckenham Blvd
Lafayette, IN 47909
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Saturday 1/13, 10:00 am

James Ira Hayden, 78, of Lafayette, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born November 4, 1945, in Lafayette, to the late James A. and Ruth (Lomen) Hayden. James graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School and farrier Schooling. He was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergent from the US ArmyContinue Reading

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April Spicer left a message on January 12, 2024:
Sending prayers and love from South Dakota.
roxanna garbison left a message on January 12, 2024:
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Dan Howard left a message on January 11, 2024:
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roxanna garbison left a message on January 11, 2024:
Saying good bye to my cousin, RIP Button Remembering all the good times we had when we were kids love you Punkie
Marion Welsh left a message on January 10, 2024:
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Diann Sowers left a message on January 10, 2024:
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Holly and Denny Byers left a message on January 9, 2024:
Julie, Scott, and Mia we are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad / Grandpa. Sending thoughts, hugs, and prayers to you and your extended family. Much Love, Holly and Denny
winfred cooksey left a message on January 9, 2024:
To the family. you have my deepest sympathy. We had a lot of fun together.
winfred cooksey left a message on January 9, 2024:
To the family. you have my deepest sympathy. We had a lot of fun together.
Carol Robinson left a message on January 9, 2024:
So sorry for your loss! Love you guys. ?
Linda Chase left a message on January 9, 2024:
Sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers during this time.
Mary Wilson left a message on January 8, 2024:
Aunt Janet, and family I'm Sorry for your loss you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Mary,Julie,Walt
Shelli Muller left a message on January 8, 2024:
In memory of James Ira Hayden, Shelli Muller lit a candle
roxanna garbison left a message on January 8, 2024:
So sorry for your loss, Button will be greatly missed by all. I remember all the fun times we had when we wouid go to the horse shows in our younger days when Button and me would do races together and got throwed off the horse. Such fun times. RIP Button I Love you
Dean Phillips left a message on January 8, 2024:
So sorry to hear about Buttons, he was a friend who taught me to saddle a horse before I rode it. We had some good times at the stables on South River road. He was a friend as was his family. You have my deepest sympathy. Sorry I can’t be there as we are down here in Florida.
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