Earl LeRoy Braden, age 89 of Clinton, TN passed away peacefully on August 27, 2017 at UT Hospital.  Earl was a World War II veteran in the United States Navy and retired from Exxon Merchants Marines where he got to travel the world on oil rigs.  He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Laura Braden; sister, Edna May Queener; niece, Ann Queener Melton and his oldest son, John Michael Braden.

He is survived by his two sons, Jeff Braden, Randy Braden & wife Danialle; daughter-in-law, Lisa Braden Heaton; 3 grandchildren, Michael Braden, Emilee and Kobe Braden; nephews, Eddie Queener & wife LyNeil, Jimmy Queener & wife Freddie, David Queener & wife Glenda; step brother, Glenn May & wife Jerry; special friend that helped take care of him, Tammy Christie; many other nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services to follow in the chapel.  His graveside will be 10:00 am, Thursday at Sunset Cemetery with full military honors at graveside.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.  holleygamble.com