1936 - 2024
1936 - 2024
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1936
2024
William Charles Braden (W.C), age 88, was born on August 3, 1936 passed away at his home on September 26, 2024. William is preceded in death by sons: Charles T. Braden, Roger A. Braden, parents: Homer and Cindy Braden, sisters: Evelyn Braden, and Lucille Durbin.
Survivors:
Wife of 64 Years Betty Braden of Rocky Top
Sons Randall and Suzannah Braden of Rocky Top
Bobby and Sherry Braden of Rocky Top
Jeffery Braden of Louisiana
Daughter Angela and Steven Bailey of Maynardville
Special Niece / Daughter Gwen Leininger of Chattsworth, GA
Sister Clara Adkins of Rocky Top
Daughter in Law Ann Braden of Rocky Top
Special Niece and Nephew Phyllis and Roland Byrd
Special Friends Jeff Hawkins, Glenn Marlow, Steven Bailey, Kari Russell and Benny Aslinger
A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family members and an abundance of friends are left to mourn WC's passing.
Visitation of Family and Friends: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Hawkins and Rev. Glenn Marlow officiating.
Family and Friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Rocky Top at 10:15 AM on Monday, September 30, 2024 to go in procession to the Mountain View Cemetery in Rocky Top for an 11:00 AM graveside service with military honors presented by the Honor Guard of Campbell County.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
503 South Main Street, Rocky Top, TN 37769

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