Monty Ray Braden, age 66, of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on August 15, 2025, at North Knoxville Medical Center. He was born on February 1, 1958, to the late Ray Braden and Wilma Shaw. Monty was of the Baptist faith and a member of Longfield Baptist Church. Monty was a member of the Coal Creek Car Club. He loved antique cars, anything UT VOLS, Dale Earnhardt, and he loved to play golf. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Wilma Braden; grandparents, Tom & Mary Ruth Shaw, Hurstle and Blanche Braden; Uncles Billy Joe Braden, Lonnie Braden, Nickey Braden; Aunt Charlotte Braden Withers. Monty is survived by:

Daughters    Brandy Wilson of Clinton, Lacey Braden of Rocky Top

Son              Monty Blake Braden and wife Kara of Knoxville

Grandchildren Noah Roach & Hannah, Chloe Roach, Allyson Burress, Brenan Burress, Dayton Hacksworth, Charli Ann Braden, Beckham Braden, Lucca Braden, Presley Braden, Carson Braden

Great-grandchildren Carly Roach and Zoey Roach

Sisters Tambra Braden of Clinton, Sherrie and Husband Corayden Dixon, Sheila and Ron Miley

Brother Jason Braden & Maria of Clinton, Shawn Braden & Veronica

Special Friend Wilene Braden 

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

Visitation: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City.

Interment: Family and friends will meet at the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel in Lake City at 10:15 am to go in procession to Indian Bluff Cemetery for an 11:00 AM graveside service.

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