Jerry Braden

Jerry W. Braden, 72, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020.

He was born Sept. 5, 1948 in Holcomb, Missouri to the late Ray Braden and Dorothy (Wrinkle) Braden.

He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. He never passed up a good western on TV, a chance to go fishing or just kidding around with family and friends.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Janice Braden; three sons, Derek Braden, Scotty Braden and Chad Angle, all of Poplar Bluff; three daughters, Nicole Lampston, Sarah Angle and Kelly Braden, all of Poplar Bluff; one brother, Jr. Braden of Poplar Bluff; special friend, Cora Grabile, as well as 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death were his parents and one brother, Gene Braden.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 in the Fitch-Hillis Chapel.

Attendees are recommended to wear masks and practice social distancing.

Online condolences can be made at fitchhillisfh.com.