James “Jim” Monroe Hayden, 82, of Bardstown, died Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at Flaget Memorial Hospital. He was born March 19, 1944 in Bardstown.
He was a very hardworking family man.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tubby and Margaret Hayden; and two sisters, Julia Ann Whitaker and George Marie Houck.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Virginia “Gini” Hayden of Bardstown; two daughters, Robin (Brian) Parker, of Temecula, Calif. and Diane (Jerry) Nichols; three siblings, Estelle Hayden, Neasy Miller, and Henry Hayden (Jean); three grandchildren, Brandon James Parker of Springfield, Krista Deann (Mark Schmidt) Parker of Chula Vista, Calif., and Erin Grace Nichols; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Parker, Addison Hayden Parker and Kennedy Monroe Parker; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at Barlow Funeral Home with Ray Johnson officiating.
Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at Barlow Funeral Home with a private burial at Bardstown Cemetery.
Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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