Bill Haden

William Chalmers Haden "Bill" of 583 Steele Street, Asheboro, died Monday, December 3, 2007 at Randolph Hospital.
Bill was born February 23, 1926 in Salisbury, the son of John Nelson Haden and Ethel Mae Armfield Haden, who predeceased him.
He is survived by his wife, the former Carolyn Frances Fritts, of the home, and to whom he was married for 55 years; also, two sons, Dr. William C. Haden, Jr. and wife, Susan Wyman Haden, and Dr. Nelson A. Haden and wife, Joy Haden; eight grandchildren, namely, Adam Wyman Thomas, Laura Thomas Heyda, William Fritts Haden, Carolyn "Carrie" Carson Haden, Virginia "Ginny" Susan Haden, Michael Chalmers Haden, Hank Perry, and Katie Perry; one great-granddaughter, Sara Heyda. He is also survived by a sister, Ethel Haden White and her husband Edmund White. He is also survived by his devoted and beloved friend, Clarence Maxwell "Max" Allen.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, John Nelson Haden, Jr. who died on an airplane flight from London, England during World War II, and Edward "Bud" Haden. Both brothers served their country in World War II.
The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at the Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro.
The funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 6, 2007 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Russ Ward and the Rev. Connie Weaver officiating.
Interment with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard will follow in the Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Salisbury, NC.
Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009, First Presbyterian Church, 420 W. Walker Avenue, Asheboro, NC 27203 or to the donor's preference.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com