Shawn Hayden

Shawn Derrick Hayden, age 42, of Lone Oak, passed away Friday morning, the 10th, peacefully

while asleep, at his residence.

Derrick was born Nov. 22, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio, to the parentage of James and Eva Myers Hayden.

Derrick or "Coot" as was the name that attached itself to him since when his first niece began

to talk and was unable to pronounce "Derrick".....his new name became "Coot" and has continued

with the three nephews and even other members of the family.

Derrick graduated from Wills Point High School.

He worked during most of his working career as a commercial driver with several

companies making large deliveries.

His main hobby or pass-time was fishing. He loved to fish Lake Tawakoni,

or, the Fork or wherever he could bait a hook and fish.

Also, one way to identify Derrick, if you didn't know him, was if he was

carrying and drinking a Dr. Pepper!! That would be a for sure give away...

Derrick was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys...and, would not miss a

game shown on television. He was also a big fan of the Lone Oak Buffalos.

If he wasn't sitting in the bleachers watching the game, he could be found in his

car listening to it on the radio. But at any point during the game, Derrick

would be able to tell you the score.

Derrick was a Christian and attended church at Resurrection Morning Church

in Lone Oak.

He loved his family and enjoyed time spent with them.

Those left in this world to cherish his memories include:

Mother: Eva Hayden of Lone Oak

Sisters: Melissa Thomas and husband Russell of Rockwall; and,

Holly Box and husband Randy of Lone Oak

Grandmother: Nellie Myers of Kaufman

Niece: Makayla Stamps of Royse City

Nephews: Jarrod Stamps of Dallas;

Cameron Box of Lone Oak;

Carter Box of Lone Oak

Numerous other loving family and friends

Derrick was preceded in death by his Grandfather, Weldon Myers