Michael Carden Obituary
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Born on February 25, 1981, in Columbus, GA, he was the beloved son of Michael & Rosalie Carden. He was a devoted life partner to Allison LeJeune and a loving father to Scarlett Carden of Columbus, GA. He is also survived by a brother: David (Jillian) Carden of Mobile, AL, Sister; Sarah (Bubba) Dexter of MS, Uncle James/JR (Keri) Abercrombie Phenix City, AL, Aunt Donna Kemptner of Columbus, GA, Aunt Jan (Heath) Parrish of Ladonia, AL; as well as many nieces, nephews & cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; grandparents on both sides Abercrombies & Cardens; Uncles Wayne Abercrombie, Roy Carden and Edwin Carden; Mike's twin sons.
Mike was a Lyft driver. He attended Central High School. He also played football. He completed truck driving school to earn his CDL. Mike believed in the Lord and was baptized in 2017.
Mike was an avid Auburn football fan; always chanting a WAR EAGLE to people. He would go on to say "I bleed Orange & Blue!" Among other fun, he enjoyed the NFL Falcons, ATL Braves baseball, AEW & WWE Wrestling.
The cremation has been handled by Alavon Direct Cremation Service in Daytona Beach, Florida.
A Memorial was held July 27th, 2025 with family and friends at Ladonia Baptist Church.
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