Junior Carden

Gratz (Junior) Carden, age 68 of Lake City, passed away November 1, 2010 surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. Jr. served 2 years in the army, and then made a career of 26 years in the coal mining business. His hobbies included gardening, building birdhouses, fishing, lawn work, and spending time with family. Jr. is preceded in death by his father, Luther Sharp, his sister Alice Faye Alexander, and his stepfather Robert Burks.

Survivors:
Wife of 46 years Bobbie Jean Isabell Carden Lake City, TN

Daughters Mary Ann and Glenn Ridenour Andersonville, TN
Darlene and Tony Stooksbury Andersonville, TN

Mother Melda Sharp Lake City, TN

Brothers Billy Joe Sharp Lake City, TN
James Sharp Lake City, TN

Sisters Carolyn and Larry Brown Indiana
Kathy and Andy Stefanovich Indiana
Jane and Larry Potter Clinton, TN
Brenda and Barry Berven Oak Ridge, TN
Wilma and Eddie Harmon Clinton, TN
Tina and Joe Tackett Lake City, TN

Grandchildren Amber and Tiffany Ridenour, T.J., Doug, Keaton, and Taylor Stooksbury

Brothers-In-Law Charles and Ruth Isabell Lake City, TN
Benny Jo and Joyce Isabell Ohio
Jamie and Becky Isabell Lake City, TN
Donnie Isabell Lake City, TN
Wendell and Debbie Isabell Lake City, TN

Sisters-In-Law Cendia and Kenneth Martin Lake City, TN
Shirley and Albert Miller Ohio
Special Friend Marbeth Davidson Lake City

Jr. is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pallbearers will be Charles Mills, Rick King, Brandon Isabell, Glenn Ridenour, Howard Young, Jamie Isabell, and Tony Stooksbury.

Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Funeral Service: 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Floyd Scarbrough officiating. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2010 at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, TN
You can view Junior's guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements