Kenneth Gene Braden

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Visitation Schedule
Public Viewing
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Friday, January 22, 2016
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Service Schedule
Chapel Service
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 W. Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Saturday, January 23, 2016
10:00 am
Cemetery
Nettleton Cemetery
Airport Road
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Memorial Contributions
Paragould Children's Home
5515 Walcott Road
Paragould, AR  72450


St. Bernards Foundation for Total Life Healthcare
225 E. Jackson
Jonesboro, AR  72401
Kenneth Gene Braden

of Jonesboro, AR

February 5, 1944 - January 20, 2016

Kenneth Gene Braden, 71, of Jonesboro, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born February 5, 1944 in Leachville to the late Luther and Novella Graham Braden. Mr. Braden worked for Crane and retired from Colson in 2002. He was of the Church of Christ belief and enjoyed watching basketball games, camping and traveling, being with his friends at Total Life and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Braden is preceded in death by his late wife, Linda; and his parents.

Survivors include his wife Jo Ann Braden; stepson, Mike (Lisa) Poppleton of Jonesboro; daughters, Cathy (Randy) Davis of Walnut Ridge, Michelle (Jimmy) Thompson of Ravenden, Ashley (Jeremy) Watson of Jonesboro; step-daughters, Kathy Gum of Jonesboro and Jennifer (Paul) Dotson of Olive Branch, MS; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a brother, Floyd Braden of Walnut Ridge.

Visitation will be 4:30-7 pm Friday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.

Chapel services will be 10 am Saturday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Gary Cremeens officiating. Burial will follow at Nettleton Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either, Children's Home Inc, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould AR 72450 or to St. Bernards Foundation for Total Life Healthcare, 225 East Jackson, Jonesboro AR 72401.


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Danny & Denice Wells
Jupiter, FL
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Monday, January 25, 2016

Jo Ann, So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.

Donny Gayle Gibson
Jonesboro, AR
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Friday, January 22, 2016

Sorry for your loss thinking about you all

Chuck Lemmons
Paragould, AR
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Friday, January 22, 2016

It's never easy to say good bye. We are very sorry for your loss, Ashley. You and your family have been and will continue to be in our family's prayers.

Charles Onstead
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Friday, January 22, 2016

So very sorry for your loss, I worked with Kenny at Crane Co. , May God Bless and Comfort
each of you..

Jeff and Dena Gage
Paragould,
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Thursday, January 21, 2016

We are so sorry to hear of Kenneths passing.
He was such a sweet, kind and caring man.
We enjoyed visiting with Kenneth and Joann at Craighead Park.
First time we met them there, they made us feel right at home.
Kenneth will be greatly missed.
JoAnn, Ashley and the rest of the family,
Our hearts go out to each of you.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all. Hugs

Una Mae Brown
Bay, AR
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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Girls, I am sorry for your grief. As next door neighbors as we raised kids, your dad and mom were always helpful when needed. Your dad did love and support Bay Yellowjacket basketball. You girls have a fine heritage of love and service to others to be proud of. May God continue to bless you as you deal with this loss.

Shirley lindsey
jonesboro,
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

so sorry for your loss. I worked with Kenny at Colson