Ronald McKinley Hyden beloved husband of 48 years to the late Donna Jean Hyden (nee West), loving father of Carl Walp, Ronald “Bit” McKinley (Kristi) Hyden Jr., Shane C (Colleen) Hyden, Shannon Charles (Molly) Hyden and Travis Wayne Hyden. Caring grandfather of Carl, Reagan, Jasmine, Logan, Alyssa, Alice Aleya, Ashlyn, Angel, Dustin, Brayden, Adryan, Camdyn, Lylia and Emily. Great grandfather of Jayce and Adelyn. Brother Betty (Ron) Coots, Carolyn (Jay) Cline and the late Charles (Ruby) Hyden Jr. Son of the late Charles and Alice (nee Thornhill) Hyden. Ronald was a veteran of the United States Air Force and served in the Strategic Air Command during his years of service. Passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021, at the age of 73. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Hodapp Funeral Home 8815 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd. (Rt. 42) West Chester, OH 45069 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral services will take place Wednesday at Serenity Baptist Church 9000 Cox Rd, West Chester Township, OH 45069 at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Hyden Family Memorial Fund.