Funeral services are pending with Downs Funeral Home of Marshall on Mr. Ronald Hayden, 64, of Marshall. Mr. Hayden passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Marshall. Ronald Wood Hayden Mr. Ronald Wood Hayden died Saturday morning, September 17th, 2011 at Oakwood House on Victory Drive in Marshall. He was born on June 10th, 1947 in Marshall, Texas to Rev. Glenn W. Hayden of Carthage and Bertha Fogle Hayden of Gill Community. Ron's father served as a Southern Baptist minister for over 50 years, while Mrs. Hayden taught Elementary Math in a variety of school settings in Texas. Mr. Hayden graduated from North Texas State University in 1970 with a BA in History and minor in Fine Arts. He soon continued his education at Stephen F. Austin University, achieving his terminal degree of Master of Arts in Reading. Mr. Hayden served the students of Marshall Independent School District over three decades in the English and Reading fields. He lived a relatively private life on his farm in Gill Community and took satisfaction in serving his church and community in a number of areas that impacted the welfare of his neighbors and friends. Mr. Hayden was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Glenn W. Hayden, and his grandparents, Dan W. and Mabel Fogle, Sr. of Gill and Claude and Bertha Hayden of Carthage. He is survived by his mother, Bertha Inez (Fogle) Hayden (Marshall) and his brothers and their spouses, David and Myra Hayden (Corpus Christi, Tx), Stephen and Juanita Hayden (W. Columbia, SC), Jonathon and Rhonda Hayden (Mesquite, TX), nieces and nephews, Jerusha and John Elliott, Jordan and Roland Rios, Jessica and Bob Webster, Stephen Hayden, Preston Hayden, Sandra Hayden, grand nephews Taylor and Blayke Elliott and grand nieces, Bailey Elliott and Allyse Rios. He is also survived by aunts and uncle, Margie Moore, Sam Fogle, Faye Hayden and Charlesie Hayden Willis. The family would like to particularly show their appreciation for the loving efforts of Margie Moore and Sam Fogle during Mr. Hayden's lengthy illness. The family would like to additionally thank the collected staffs of Oakwood House of Marshall, Southern Care Hospice and Nicky's Sitter Service of Longview. Their dedication and professionalism have made a pronounced impact on Mr. Hayden's quality of life over his last few months. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Gill Cemetery Association through Treasurer Ned Calvert at 11345 Highway 59 South, Marshall, TX 75672.