Joseph Oscar “Joe” Hayden, Jr., 83, of Bushwood, MD died May 31, 2007 at Washington Hospital Center. Born October 17, 1923 in Oakley, MD he was the son of the late Joseph Oscar and Edna Wheeler Hayden, Sr. He was the loving husband of Virginia M. Hayden whom he married in Sacred Heart Church, Bushwood, MD. He is survived by his children; Jeffrey Mark Hayden and Wendell Patrick Hayden, both of Bushwood, MD and Judi Hayden Wills of Kernersville, NC, siblings; Martin Hayden, Milfred Hayden, Bertram Hayden and Eloise Hayden, all of Bushwood, MD, 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Charlene Jacobson and his brother Hemmy Hayden. A graduate of Margaret Brent High School, Joe was employed as a tobacco farmer. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 4, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be led by Deacon Bill Nickerson at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 9:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Fr. Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Hayden, Phil Hayden, Eddie Hayden, Eric Gibson, David Gibson and John Harville. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Hayden, Chris Hayden, Joey Hayden, DeSalles Gibson and Steve Gibson. Contributions may be made to the 7th District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609.