Jacob Ryan Hayden, age 44, passed away on January 16, 2026 at his home in rural Macksville.
He was born on October. 6, 1981 in Great Bend, KS., the son of Sam C. and Judith E. (Daly) Hayden. He had been a gas station attendant. Jacob is survived by both parents, his daughter, Ryleigh A. Hayden, Macksville, KS.; four brothers, Tom Hayden (Amy), Emporia, KS, Chris Cheney (Maleia), Anderson, MO, Jon Hayden, Macksville, KS, Josh Hayden (Becky), Baxter Springs, KS. Jacob was preceded in death by a brother, Erik Hayden.
Friends and family may gather for fellowship and to share stories of Jacob at Merv’s, 204 N. Main, St. John, KS on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 starting at noon. Memorials may be given to the Ryleigh A. Hayden College fund in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 34, St. John, KS 67576.