David Wayne Braden, 53, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 2:12 pm November 16, 2020 at his residence. David worked as a union laborer and was a member of Central Christian Church in Mount Vernon. He loved to ride his Harley, his dog, Zar, and especially his late night phone calls with his sisters. He will be remembered fondly as caring and loving person who would do anything for anybody. He is dearly loved and will be missed by all his family and friends.
A Visitation will be held Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Ashley Cemetery in Ashley, Illinois. A Graveside Service will begin at 1:00 pm at the cemetery with Mr. Marty Mills officiating. Interment will follow. Memorials may be made in David’s honor to Central Christian Church or Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please remember to observe social distancing at this time. We are limited to 10 people in our building at a time. Following the CDC and NFDA regulations, we encourage everyone to wear a mask. They will be made available, upon request. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.
In addition to his wife, David is survived by his children, David Braden Jr. and special friend, Kayli of Mount Vernon, Christina Braden of Mount Vernon, and Lacey Haile and husband, Keegan of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Dallas Stoffel, Conner Braden, Brighton Haile, and Boston Haile; brother, Alan Severs and wife Vicki of Mattoon; sisters, Carol Meadows and husband, Jim of Boyd, Betty Shopinski and husband, Rick of Woodlawn, Dorothy Durst and Larry of Chandler, Indiana, and Peggy Kirkpatrick and husband, Rick of Mount Vernon; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Lisa Stewart of Nason; and his Friday night buddies and special lifelong friends, Troy Stewart and Mike Kohler, both of Mount Vernon.
He was born January 7, 1967 in Mount Vernon to the late Clayton and Loretta (Parker) Braden. David married Joni (Gregory) Braden on March 25, 1989 and she survives in Mount Vernon. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his grandparents.
