William Charles Braden (W.C), age 88, was born on August 3, 1936 passed away at his home on September 26, 2024. William is preceded in death by sons: Charles T. Braden, Roger A. Braden, parents: Homer and Cindy Braden, sisters: Evelyn Braden, and Lucille Durbin.

Survivors:

Wife of 64 Years   Betty Braden of Rocky Top

Sons   Randall and Suzannah Braden of Rocky Top

           Bobby and Sherry Braden of Rocky Top

            Jeffery Braden of Louisiana

Daughter   Angela and Steven Bailey of Maynardville

Sister         Clara Adkins of Rocky Top

Daughter in Law Ann Braden of Rocky Top

Special Niece and Nephew   Phyllis and Roland Byrd

Special Friends Jeff Hawkins, Glenn Marlow, Steven Bailey, Kari Russell and Benny Aslinger

A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family members and an abundance of friends are left to mourn WC’s passing.

Visitation of Family and Friends: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service: 8:00 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024 in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Hawkins and Rev. Glenn Marlow officiating.

Family and Friends will meet at Hatmaker Funeral Home in Rocky Top at 10:15 AM on Monday, September 30, 2024 to go in procession to the Mountain View Cemetery in Rocky Top  for an 11:00 AM graveside service with military honors presented by the Honor Guard of Campbell County.