Ronnie Leon Braden, age 62, of Lake City passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Ronnie was born on January 23, 1950 in Anderson County, Tennessee to the late Leon and Magdlene Harness Braden. Ronnie was a member of the Clinch River Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Ronnie was a founding member of the Medford Volunteer Fire Department where he once served as Chief. He was also a 32nd degree Mason belonging to the Crystal Lodge #616 and also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Coal Creek #226. Ronnie was dearly loved and will be dearly missed.
In addition to his parents, Ronnie is preceded in death by an infant brother, Ernest Lee Braden.

Ronnie is survived by his.
Wife of 42 years................Connie Braden of Lake City
Sons................................Robert "RL" Braden and wife Leigh Ann of Minot, ND
Anthony Lynn Braden and wife Melanie of Lake City
Brother...............................Benny Braden and wife Loretta of Clinton
Sister..................................Carolyn Cox and husband Roy of Lake City
Grandchildren..................Justin Bryant and wife Megan
Faith Bryant, Cody Leftwich, Eli Braden, Sydney
Braden, and Rylee Braden
Nephews..........................Andy Braden and wife Lesley of Knoxville
Tim Braden and wife Heather of Knoxville
Nieces..............................Lori Idles and husband David of Clinton
Lea Ann Cox of Lake City
Great nieces and nephews...Benjamin and Jacob Braden
Ashley, Emily, and Jimmy Idles
Aunts.................................Ruth Seiber and Willene Greer
A host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 5-7PM at the Clinch River Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 2PM at Clinch River Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Byrge officiating. Interment will follow at the Oak Ridge Memorial Park with full military honor by the Campbell County Honor Guard. You may also view Ronnie's guestbook online at www.holleygamblefh.com. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Lake City is in charge of all arrangements.