Howard Wayne Braden

Howard Wayne Braden was born on November 2, 1927 in Brick Chapel, Indiana, a son of the late George Edgar Braden, Sr. and Agnes Torr Braden. Mr. Braden lived most of his life in Greencastle, Indiana and was a retired Tool & Die Maker (33 years) with IBM in Greencastle. Farming was the love of his life and he farmed the 150 year old family farm which is still in the family. He was a member of the Free and Accepted Masons Lodge in Coatsville, Indiana and was protestant in belief. He raised and trained bird dogs and judged hunting competitions.



Mr. Braden passed from this life on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, in Selmer at the age of 82 years, 6 months, and 24 days.



Survivors are three daughters, Judy Braden Watson and husband Steve of Greenwood, Indiana, Carolyn Braden Ruark of Avon, Indiana, Donna Braden Gregory and husband Ron of Plantation, Florida; his companion and loved one of 20 years, June Hurst, of Bethel Springs, Tennessee; a sister, Norma Braden Cook of Greencastle; three brothers, George Braden, Jr. of Speedway, Indiana, John Braden and Jim Braden, both of Greencastle; five grandchildren, Jeff Braden Watson, Chad Gregory, Alison Watson, Samantha Ruark DuMond, Kristin Gregory Tiagonce; five great-grandchildren, Kaylee Tiagonce, Arianna Cuerna, Corrine DuMond, Reese Dumond, Chase DuMond. A host of other relatives and friends.



Other than his parents, Mr. Braden was also preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Braden Sears.