Donald Delmar Hayden, age 81, of Warrensburg passed away peacefully Monday, September 20, 2021 at Western Missouri Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Don was born March 9, 1940 in Blairstown, MO the son of Delmar and Dorthy  (Marksberry) Hayden.  He grew up on his parent's farm in Blairstown.  He attended Blairstown Elementary School, and Chilhowee High School graduating in 1958.  He completed Moler Barber College in Kansas City MO in 1961.  Don met the love of his life on a blind date and on August 21, 1965, he and Betty Hutchison were united in marriage in Windsor, MO.  He owned a barber shop in Warrensburg until 1972.  After which he started work at Warrensburg Business Machines and worked there for 33 years with the last 10 years as a co-owner. He retired in 2006 to spend more time with his family and enjoy his hobbies.

In his spare time, Don enjoyed woodcarving, flying and building RC planes, repairing and restoring antique clocks, and wood turning.   His favorite activity was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchild and telling tall tales.

Don is survived by his wife Betty Hayden; his sons Mike Hayden and his wife Susan of Charlotte NC; and Edward Hayden and his wife Terry of Springfield MO; his grandchildren Dustin Wolfe and his wife Sam, Emily Hayden, and Matthew Hayden; a great-grandson Teddy Wolfe; a sister Dixie Hewitt; a sister-in-law Carol Scrimager; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Healthwell Foundation and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home.