Hayden Nicholas Wynkoop of Montross, VA (formally of Clements, MD) passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2026. Hayden was the son of Julie Wood Wynkoop and Ben Wynkoop. In addition to his parents, Hayden is survived by his sisters McKenzie Stone (Hunter) of Bushwood, MD and Carly Wynkoop (Jarrett) of Hollywood, MD, one niece, Brynleigh Stone and four nephews, Brantley Stone, Baylor Stone, Jace Russell and Boone Stone. Grandparents Barbara Wood, Joyce Bennett and Bill Wynkoop, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Hayden is preceded in death by his grandfather John Wood, Jr.
Hayden enjoyed hunting and fishing, and although his patience was short, he bagged his first turkey at the age of 13. Since an early age, Hayden could be found in a garage or out in the yard tearing apart a motor or souping-up an engine; whether it was a car, go-cart, if it had a motor, Hayden loved to dive right in. Above all else, Hayden loved his family deeply and adored his niece and four nephews and would spend his time with them goofing off and being crazy Uncle Hayden.
The family will receive friends on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m. at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Avenue, MD with Father Timothy Baer officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Cemetery, Mechanicsville, MD. Serving as Pallbearers will be David Wood, Kenny Wood, John Wood IV, Danny Stone, Rob Wood and Howard Wentworth, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be his niece Brynleigh Stone and nephews Brantley Stone, Baylor Stone, Jace Russell and Boone Stone.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Hayden Wynkoop to Mother Catherine Academy (MCA), 38833 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home and Cremation Services, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.