Willard Anthony "Tony" Hayden Obituary in Martinsville at Hairston Funeral Home

Obituary For Willard Anthony "Tony" Hayden

Willard Anthony "Tony" Hayden, 58, of Robin Road, Martinsville, VA, departed this life on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born April 21, 1961 the son of the late Betty Hayden Garnes and the late Willard Moyer.

Tony was a member of Mt. Zion United Holy Church where he served on the Usher Board, Deacon Board and Men's Choir. He was employed with Henninges Automative as manufacturer associate for eight years and worked for Magna Vista High School as custodian for 21 years. Tony loved his Dallas Cowboys and Magna Vista Warriors.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of the home, Betty S. Hayden; four sons, Nicholas Hayden of Rocky Mount, VA; Jalen Hayden of Harrisonburg, VA; Mikel Hayden and LeAndre' Witcher both of Martinsville, VA; two daughters, Tiffany Hayden of Eden, NC and Teona Preston of Martinsville, VA; six grandchildren; five sisters, Linda Hayden and Teressa Hayden both of Ridgeway, VA; Angela Hayden Wade and Kimberly Garnes both of Martinsville, VA; and Shelia Redd of Conway, AR; two brothers, Charles Hayden of Martinsville, VA; and Bruce (Ashleigh) Garnes of Blacksburg, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, October 29,2019 at 12 Noon at Mt. Zion United Holy Church with Elder Lavarra Hagwood, eulogist. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the church and all other times at the home, 69 Robin Road, Martinsville, VA. Interment will follow in Carver Memorial Gardens, Martinsville, VA.

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Sending this message to Betty Hayden I will miss your funny husband for so many reasons one he was my spiritual brother two my husband left me at the very same age and three I was so honored when he excepted some items from my husband but God brought me through it all and God will do the same for you I love you.

I will always remember Tony in a very special way, he made a great impact on my life, as a child he stood up for me when I was being bullied, as i grew up i would see him from time to time and he remained the same, a kind honorable man, someone that I could look up to as a great role model, he will be missed greatly but to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, to the family, God Bless you all, we will be praying for you, sincerely Bryon "Bubba " Hairston

Sending my condolences to you & your family Betty during ur time of sorrow asking God to comfort u & ur family Deepest Sympathy from MONA & JOHN LAMPKINS

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal. Rest on dear friend we all will miss you. Betty I love you and I will be by to see you God is still a awesome God he allowed this because he knew you all could bear it. You may not understand right now but by and by you will. God bless you all is my prayer and I will continuously keep you and yours in my prayers. God bless

Sending you and family prayers of comfort and strength. Lord wrap you Loving Arms around this family

To Betty,From Charles Lampkins & Jenna Draper Lampkins, we're so sorry for the loss of Tony. We're going to miss seeing him @ all of the football & basketball ball games. But it's not good bye, its until we meet again. Betty we love you & if you need anything give us a hollandaise. Again the entire family are in our PRAYERS.

To the Hayden Family: Tony was a ray of "sunshine," he always had a smile on his face and a kind word to say. He will forever hold a special place deep in your hearts, because there memories will live on. May God continue to bless you all during this difficult time and with each passing day.

I'm truly sorry for the family, friends, and everyone who ever got to know Tony. He Will Be Truly Missed.Thanks, Tony for all the great memories. Sending prayers

Tony was my Sisters Brother Sheila & Angelia and ours friend.. he was a very good guy Love life and smiled all the time.. praying for his Family’s..He will be missed Darryl & Joyce Tarpley

Willard Hayden which we all called Tony was a real respectful man and always carried himself in a real respectful manner, I knew that he was a child of god. he liked everyone he came in contact with, and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Betty I am praying for you and the family. He Loved his kids with all of his heart and especially You Betty. r.i.p. Tony Hayden. until we meet again.