Harrell (Buddy) Hayden's Obituary
Harrell (Buddy) Hayden, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 in Dallas from congestive heart failure. Buddy was born October 4, 1931 in Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian Howard and Virginia Hayden. He is also preceded in death by his brother J. Howard Hayden II, and his beloved daughter Linda Hayden. He is survived by wife Kathryn (Kaki), daughters Dr. Nancy Hayden and Kathryn Hayden ; granddaughter Amy Prindle and grandson William Prindle; nephew Hal Hayden and wife Cathie; and many other nieces and nephews. He also provided unwavering and loving support to his sisters-in-law Beth Beran Duke, Peggy Harnett, and Jere Hayden. Buddy lived a long, rich and full life. He was committed to living a life based on the deep spiritual foundation he shared with his wife. His family was vitally important to his life, and he was admired as a mentor and advisor in his professional life. Buddy graduated from Highland Park High School, where he excelled in both football and basketball. He graduated from The University of Texas in 1953 with a degree in Business, and was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. He met the love of his life, Kathryn Peninger (Kaki) of Austin at UT. Immediately after graduation he and Kaki were married in Austin. After college he served three years in the Navy on a medical supply ship when he met and developed a deep friendship with Dr. Tom Dooley serving the refugees from North Vietnam, which was then known as Indochina. While in the Navy, Buddy was stationed in San Diego, CA, where his first two daughters, Linda and Nancy were born. Upon completion of duty, the family returned to Dallas where daughter Kathryn was born. Buddy then went to work at the Murray Investment Company, and shortly thereafter joined Hudson & Hudson Commercial Real Estate Company, and eventually formed his own company with Jeff Smith — Hayden and Smith Realtors. He later was a senior advisor with the Joe Foster company in Dallas. Buddy was recognized by his peers, serving as National President of the Society of Industrial and Office Relators (SIOR), and as President of the Greater Dallas Association of Realtors. He also was a recipient of the Easterwood Cup awarded to the Realtor of the Year. Buddy was widely respected for his integrity and insight, and many young men in Dallas received inspiration and training from him. Buddy was very active in the community. He served on the Dallas City Plan Commission; was on the Boards of Goodwill Industries, American Red Cross and Presbyterian Village North. He also was a an active life member and on the board of directors of The Salesmanship Club of Dallas (which supports at risk youth and their families). One of his favorite activities was volunteering for the annual Byron Nelson Golf Tournament. He was also very active in his faith community as a lifetime member of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, where he served as chairman of the board of deacons and as an elder, and considered his participation in Bible Study as an important part of his spiritual life. Buddy was also an enthusiastic outdoorsman — from golfing, and tennis to fly fishing, hiking and sking in the mountains of northern New Mexico, where the family built one of the first cabins in the Taos Ski Valley. He loved being the captain on Trivial Pursuit, their sailboat on Lake Texoma. Buddy and Kaki shared their love of travel with their family and friends — his traveling companions nicknamed him El Sereno because of his calm demeanor. In later years, Buddy pursued his love of BBQ with opening a Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurant in Dallas. He enjoyed volunteering with Kaki reading with the children at The Salesmanship Club school now called Momentus Institute. The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the loving care of the staff at Caruth Haven Court where he spent the last two years of his life. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, May 30th from 6 pm. to 8 p.m. at their home on 9 Carmarthen Court in Dallas . A celebration of Buddy’s life will be held on Wednesday, May 31st at the Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Boulevard in Dallas, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Nelson Bell officiating. A reception will follow at the church immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Salesmanship Club of Dallas at 106 E 10th St, Dallas, TX, or the Highland Park Presbyterian Church, at address above.
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