Obituary of Gerald Elder Braden

Gerald Elder Braden, age 73, formerly of Avery, passed away, Sunday, May 3, 2015. Gerald was born December 29, 1941, in Avery to Grover and Opal Strickland Braden. Mr. Braden worked in the oil and steel industries. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles. Graveside services are set for 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at Avery Cemetery with Rev. Deanie Lambert officiating. Burial will follow in Avery Cemetery under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Clarksville Funeral Home. Survivors include his sons, Justin Braden and wife Jennifer of Panama City, Florida and Jason Braden and wife Tina of Avery; his daughters, Lorri Oglesby and husband, Donnie of New Boston and Janette Braden of Clarksville; grandchildren, Jennifer Ogburn, Kristy McEneaney, Jeremy Crawford, Wesley Baird, Staci Ramsey, David Dunbar, Madison Braden, Gage Braden, Presley Braden, Tristan Braden, Joby Braden, Judson Braden and Jolene Braden; several great grandchildren; his brother, Ronald Braden and wife Debra of Avery; and several cousins.