Wiley Allen Haydon, 93, of Midland, TX passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Fairmont Park Church of Christ in Midland.He was called Allen by most of his friends. Allen was born on August 20, 1925 in Teck, Texas to Wiley B. and Bessie Bell Haydon. He grew up on the Colorado River. When Mansfield Dam was built, the family moved to Dripping Springs, where he attended school and graduated. At 17, he joined the United States Navy for the duration of World War II. He was honorably discharged as Quartermaster Second Class.Allen began his civilian career with the U.S. Geological Survey. He spent the rest of his career with the Texas Water Quality Board until retirement.He was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley B. and Bessie B. Haydon, his brother Foy E. Haydon, and his wives, Ida Breeden Haydon, and Virginia Duncan Haydon.He is survived by three children, Wiley A. Haydon, Jr., Becky Haydon Schoch, and Judy Haydon Stevens. He had eight grandchildren, Heather Carr, Traci Cornett, Mitch Stevens, Katie Haydon, Fritz Schoch, Jr., Charlie Schoch, Wiley Haydon III, and Kim Lucus. The great grandchildren include Haydon Cornett, Molly K. Cornett, Claire Cornett, Ben Stevens, Henry Stevens, Maggie and Eleanor Stevens, Katelyn and Ginny Lucus.Allen, who was loved by all, has been a teacher and member of the Church of Christ. He lived a full, rich life and touched many people. He leaves a family with loving memories of his selflessness, his love for Jesus and love for his family.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.,
