William “Sonny” Robert Vaden was born on May 14, 1935 in Garland, TX to parents Fred and Viola (Salmons) Vaden and entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2016 at the age of 81. William was known as “Sonny” by all his family and friends. He served in the United States Army and was a truck driver for 53 years. Sonny was Baptist by faith. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, wife Joyce Vaden, son Robert Vaden, 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
He is survived by his son Branden Vaden and wife Sheila of Mabank, son Shannon Ray Vaden of Mabank, granddaughter Brandi Spicer and husband Mike of Athens, grandson Levi Vaden of Mabank, 7 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, brother Jeter Vaden of Caddo Mills, sister Nola Blanton of Caddo Mills, numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and many more friends.
