Dale Haydon

Charles “Dale” Haydon, born June 10, 1951 passed from this life into eternal life on January 6, 2025 peacefully at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis surrounded by his loving family. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 52 years Tina Haydon. Also proceeding him in death were his parents, Charles and Goldia Haydon and his brother Leo Haydon. Dale is survived by his sister Derotha Doss(Roger), brother Dean "Ed” Haydon (Raine), three children Chad Haydon, Carla Shadowen (Carson) & Clint Haydon (DaVon). He was blessed with thirteen wonderful grandchildren. Blake Tiffany, Savanna Hall (Kyle), Jared Haydon, Grace Tiffany, Isaiah Haydon, Micah Haydon, Nora Haydon, Ashton Haydon, Elijah Haydon, Addison Shadowen, Gavin Haydon, Sophia Shadowen, Judah Haydon, and great-grandchild Quin Hall. 

 Dale lived his life for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was active in the churches he attended with his family. He spent time as a pastor, playing his bongo drums on praise and worship teams and taking every opportunity to share his testimony with anyone he felt needed to experience the Love and Grace of God. His personal and professional life was his ministry. Even as he battled cancer, covid and the challenges he faced after his stroke, he ministered to all fully committed to the work for which he had been called.

All who knew Dale will remember him for his humor and the strength he constantly showed by refusing to ever give up or quit. Dale thoroughly enjoyed making people laugh. He cherished spending time talking and entertaining his children and grandchildren. He loved telling jokes and using his “Georgie Voice”, a character he made up to entertain his children and grandchild. He will be remembered for how much he loved decorating for Christmas, at least eight trees, and making the holidays enjoyable for us all.

Through all of Dale’s health challenges, he lived life to the fullest. He was fun and full of energy, making the most out of every moment in all circumstances. 

A Celebration of Life for Dale will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Elevation Church, located at 8902 S. Sherman Dr., Indianapolis, IN. The service will begin at 4:00 PM, with visitation starting at 1:00 PM. A private burial will take place at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Family and friends are invited to join in honoring and celebrating in true Dale fashion, PLEASE DRESS CASUAL.

Since Dale loved telling jokes, he would want you to know one of his favorites, “What's red and bad for your teeth......a brick!”