Richard Roosevelt Hyden, age 72, of Latonia Lakes, KY, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood, KY.
He was a former Brakeman for CSX railroad and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing, telling stories, watching old movies, and repairing instruments. He was a “guitar man”, gifted with the ability to play many instruments and enjoyed listening to all kinds of music.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Carrie Hyden; son, Walter Huey Hyden, II; brother, James Hyden; and sisters, Emma Jean Ransom, Joan Hamons, and Carol Morris. Left to carry on his legacy are his wife (of 49 years), Sylvia Caalaman Hyden; son, David Benjamin John Hyden (Diane); daughter, Kimberly Karwowski; sisters, Joyce Hummell and Janet Kuhn; and grandchildren, Gloria Hyden, Rosalie Hyden, Vincent Hyden, Victor Hyden, Eddie Karwowski and Shawn Karwowski.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held by the family at a later date. A private interment will take place at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, 205 Eibeck Ln, Williamstown, KY 41097.
Memorial donations may be made to the Hyden Family by clicking here. To leave the family a message of condolence, please go to the Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Homes website.
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