Bruce Thomas Carden, age 73, of Lake City, passed away on January 9, 2023 at his residence. He was born on August 8, 1949 to the late Zelmer Carden and Della Thompson Carden. Bruce is of the Baptist faith and a deacon and trustee of his church. He loved four wheeling along with fishing. Bruce is preceded in death by his parents Zelmer & Della Thompson Carden, brothers Glenith Carden, Junior Carden, Leonard Carden, sisters Reba Daniels, Betty Jo Beach, and Lousie Harlas. He is survived by:

wife of 55years                     Nancy Duncan Carden                            Lake City

Son                                      Thomas Lynn Carden & wife Elaine         Caryville 

Brother                                 Ellis Carden & wife Gaye                         Clinton

sister in law                          Brenda Duncan Wilson                  

Grandchildren                      Ashley, Kay Ann, Matthew, Emily

Great Grandchildren           Shirley May, Sophia, James

A host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation: 1:00PM – 2:00PM, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel. 

Funeral: 2:00PM, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City with Rev. Kenny Sharp and Rev. Paul Smith officiating.