Dale Wendell Hayden, age 75, passed from this life Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his home in Junction City. Dale was born June 9, 1947 in Amite, Louisiana to the late Jesse and Louise Hayden.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Michael Hayden; and step-son Roy Adcock.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his loving wife of 11 year June Gray Hayden; one son Gregory Dale Hayden and his wife April; one daughter Kimberly Hayden Aldridge and her husband John; two step-daughters Jessica Evans and her husband Chris, and Carol Crawford; thirteen grandchildren Corey, Grant, Hayden, Scott, Kathryn, Annaleigh, Austin, Hannah, Cayne, Jacob, Jordan, Christopher, Michael; two sisters Debra Santora and her husband Charles, and Kathy Currier and her husband Tommy; sister-in-law Brenda Hayden; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Perry's Funeral Chapel in El Dorado, AR. A gathering of friends will be held from 1:00pm until time of service at the funeral home.