Gerald Esco Carden age 92, of Lake City passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at the Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. Gerald was born on January 29, 1931 in Coal Creek, Tennessee to the late James and Edna Viles Carden. He served in WWII and was a proud Veteran of the United States Army. After the military, Gerald worked at the Y12 National Security Complex. Gerald was of the Baptist faith and a long time member of Clear Branch Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon and Choir Director. Gerald loved hunting and fishing when he was able to. He is preceded in death by: Parents: James and Edna Viles Carden, Wife: Jean Duff Carden, Brothers: Clyde, Roy, Elmo, Carl, Ralph, and Lawrence Carden, and Sisters: Alene Bradley, Grace Rogers, Carrie Myers, and Lassie Massengill.
Gerald is survived by:
Daughters Linda Owen & Gordon
Pat Carden
Melissa Wilson & Gregg
Brother Glen Carden
Grandchildren Michael Owen & Lisa
Mark Owen
Adam Wilson & Amy
Jered Wilson & Meghan
Colbi Wilson & Abby
Malory and Ashlee Hood, Josh Colvin
Great Grandchildren Marcus Owen
Andrew, Aden, Julianna, Madeleine, Bowen, Elanor, Josiah, and Reece Wilson
And a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations may be made to Clear Branch Baptist Church in his loving memory.
Visitation: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Clear Branch Baptist Church in Lake City.
Funeral Service: 5:00 PM, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Clear Branch Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Norton officiating.
A graveside service will be held at the Leach Cemetery following the funeral service on Sunday, May 14, 2023 with Military Honors presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
Gerald was one a kind. He was like a great uncle to our family. He sure loved our mother Mary’s cooking, too!
So sorry for your loss. But he’s no longer in pain from anything. Love you Patty.