Raymond Calvin Braden Obituary
The world bids farewell to Raymond Calvin Braden of Knoxville, Tennessee, departing on November 3, 2025 at the age of 77. Raymond leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Raymond Calvin Braden to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Stella Bridges Braden; his parents, Ernest Braden and Ethel Braden; and his siblings, Charles Braden, David Braden and Vesta Flynn.
He is survived by: his children, Terry Bridges (Starla), Dennis Bridges (Kim), Vicki Easterday and Melanie Loveday (Alvin); and his siblings, Louis Braden (Carol) and Reba Braden. He is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Bridges Funeral Home (5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville, TN 37924). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, November 8th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery (3500 Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918).
Memorial contributions may be made to the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard, P.O. Box 22122 Knoxville, TN 37933 or Cox View Cemetery, 7117 Lyngate Blvd., Powell, TN 37849, with checks made payable to Wayne Mitchell.