Michael "Mike" Wayne Braden, age 68, of Rocky Top, went to be with the Lord on June 9 ^th 2018. He was born on September 1 ^st , 1949 in Oliver Springs, Tennessee to the late Calvin and Opal Parks Braden.  He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, infant sister, Doris Gale and brothers, Monte Ray and Darrel Glenn.

He is survived by:
Loving wife of 24 years……Nancy Braden
Children..……….......Shannon Braden
Sharon Toler and husband Glenn
Mickey Braden
Megan Braden
Rachel Talley and husband Jason
Matthew Braden and fiancé Kim
Daniel Whitehead.
Grandchildren………Paige Pryor and husband Wayne, Michael Webber, Trace Webber, Darrell Toler and wife Whitley, Brooke Toler, Emily Toler, CJ Braden, Jordan Braden, Chris Braden, Nathan Chapman, Christina Talley, Lexi Talley, Kasidy Talley, Levi Braden and Tytan Morgan.
Great Grandchildren….. MaKayla, Kainon, Carter, Hazyl, and Eli.
Brother…….Steve Braden and wife Helen
Sisters………Angel Ferguson and husband Mike
Renee Burchfield
Nieces and Nephews…. Stevie and Betsy Braden, daughter, Madison
Dawn and Anthony Wilhoit, daughters Sydne and Allison
Ashley and Steven Torres, daughters Emma and Kourtney
Meghan and Brent Moore, son Lucas and daughter Roselyn
Nikki and Chris Amos
DJ Burchfield
Holly and Austin Stovall , sons Gideon and Hiram
Special friend…………..Steve Pyles

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 12 ^th , 2018 at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Rocky Top from 12-1:30PM.  Mike's graveside service will follow at the Laurel Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. David White officiating. www.holleygamble.com