Ralph Rollin Hayden Sr., 84, native of Pittsburg, Pa. and resident of Stapleton, died Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011, at Thomas Hospital.
He was a federal meat inspector (retired) for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He was also a veteran of World War II having served with the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae (Kimmel) Hayden of Stapleton; his children, Ralph R. (Marecella) Hayden Jr. of Carmichaels, Pa., Thomas D. (Betty) Hayden of Tampa, Fla., Ronald P. Hayden of Stapleton, Barbara Ann (William) Adams of California, Pa. and Martin Patrick (Cindy) Hayden of Young Harris, Ga.; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the chapel of Norris Funeral Home with Rev. J.P. Lambert officiating. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla. at 1:15 p.m. with military honors.
The family will receive friends Thursday, Aug. 4, 5-8 p.m., at Norris Funeral Home.
Arrangements are by Norris Funeral Home in Bay Minette. To post online condolences, visit www.norrisfuneralservice.com.
