Hayden Knox
Aug 10th, 1934 - Nov 23rd, 2019- Birth Date: Aug 10, 1934
- Death Date: Nov 23, 2019
- Location: Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery
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Biography:
Hayden Knox slipped away peacefully Saturday, November 23, 2019 at home with his family around him. Hayden was 85 years old and he and his wife Diane had just recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.
Hayden was born outside of Fort Smith, Arkansas on August 10, 1934 to Hayden W. and Rachael Knox. As a young man he served in the Navy as a Seabee. During the following years he became a leader in the HVAC industry moving to several states before spending thirty in California and then rounding out his career in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Hayden loved coaching his boys in Pop Warner football for 19 years and spending time with his hobby of woodworking, Hayden was also a great storyteller.
He was a man that believed and trusted in the Lord and was devoted to his family, a family that will miss him always.
Hayden was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ray Knox, and sister, Geneva Stone.
Hayden is survived by his loving wife, Diane, and his four sons, Hayden Daniel (Anita) of Oceanside, California; Travis Timothy of Little Rock, AR; Adam (Margie) of Corpus Christi, Texas; and Morgan Christian of Oceanside, California. Also survived by seven grandchildren; Brandi, Perris, Hayden Thomas, Spenser, Jaxon, Kortland, and John Hayden.
A private funeral service will take place at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery. Please sign the online condolence book at www.ruebelfuneralhome.com
As a woman in the HVAC business, it was not always easy. Hayden knew just how to support me and not coddle me. We were an amazing team. Not long ago I called Hayden to say THANK YOU! In 2019, I was the Chairman of the Year of MSCA (Mechanical Service Contractors Association)-there is no way I could have ever done that without him; as the first woman this was an extraordinary accomplishment!
Hayden also advised me on "how" to choose my 2nd husband. I would like to tell you what he told me, but if you know Hayden, I better just keep that to my self and smile. I am happily married for 21 years:).
I will always treasure and love Hayden and cannot even imagine how difficult this time is on Diane and the boys. xoxox
PS. Morgan, thank you so much for calling me!!! Jaimi
Paulette and Rich
memories of Hayden and think of his "advice" often. I will never forget what a character Hayden was!
My Mom was a southener so I think our senses of humore were both on the silly side. It made work fun, for sure.
One time he had me sing a song for him. Little did I know he tape recorded me. He played it at the next meeting
for all the guys... I could have died. But it was pretty funny. He would sometimes (if he was bored)call me into his office and
just tell me stories (he loved to tell stories). Another thing he would do occasionally is chant from his office "Number 19, Number 19" which meant he wanted me to go to Togos and get us lunch. And just know this was before politically correct came around- he had what he called a proxy stick and he would sometimes sneak up and poke me with it. I know these things sound crazy but he was just good hearted and a lot of fun. He loved his wife Diane so much and he told me "She is just like Loretta Young running around"- I think this was a beautiful compliment. He was also very proud of hsis 4 Sons! Hayden was a great Boss and just someone who left a lasting impression on my heart- I will never forget him. Rest in Peace Hayden... I hope you have an appreciative audience in Heaven!