Charles (Chuck) N. Braden, age 74, passed away March 2, 2023 after a battle with cancer.  He was born November 17, 1948 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was proceeded in death by parents, Troy and Marie Stanifer Braden, brother Troy Jefferson Braden, Jr. and sister Eva Mae Braden.

Chuck is survived by his loving wife Sue, sons Michael Allen (Sheri) Braden of Crystal River, Florida; William Earl Braden of Warsaw, Indiana; and Justin Braden of California; grandchildren Justin, Dakota, Cymberlee and Christina Braden, two great grandchildren; brother Buford (Vicky) Braden; sister Lois Gay both of Knoxville, Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews.

He served in the US Army and worked at Yuma Proving Grounds with the MET team until retirement.

He loved and enjoyed driving and restoring classic cars and attending car shows.

He lived a full life with family and friends.  He will be missed by all who knew and loved him

A Celebration of Life to be announced at a later time.