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Billy Laden

February 14, 1917 — August 22, 2014

Billy Laden departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2014, at the age of 97 years, 6 months, 18 days.

He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on February 4, 1917, the son of the late William Lee, Sr. and Molly Duncan Laden. On August 12, 1942, he was united in marriage to Marguerite Prince, who preceded him in death on June 10, 2014.

Billy worked as a farmer, U.S. Postal Service as an Assistant Post Master, Hardin County ASCS Office, and at the Exxon Station. He was a member of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, and Woodmen of the World.

Billy enjoyed gardening, raising cattle, talking with people, and sharing old stories and memories. To his family he was a devoted husband for 71 years and devoted father; to his church, Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian, he was a faithful member, devoted elder, and a Sunday school teacher.

He is survived by a son, Bobby L. Laden and wife Brenda of Savannah, Tennessee; granddaughter, Laura Beth Laden of Savannah, Tennessee; nieces, Nell Laden Dicus of Savannah, Tennessee and Mary Ruth Ledbetter of Waynesboro, Virginia.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by siblings, Johnnie Laden, Mary Hargrove, Annie Neill, and Jackle Beckham.

Memorial Donations can be made to the Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 6095 Highway 226, Savannah, TN 38372 or Savannah Church of Christ, 1175 Pickwick St., Savannah, TN 38372.
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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Sunday, August 24, 2014

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Shackelford Funeral Directors

450 Church Street, Savannah, TN 38372

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Visitation

Monday, August 25, 2014

9:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church

6095 Hwy 226, Savannah, TN 38372

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Service

Monday, August 25, 2014

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church

6095 Hwy 226, Savannah, TN 38372

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