Ted Randal Carden died peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2020 after a brief illness. Uncle Ted, as he was lovingly known to his family, was born on June 13, 1949 in Prattville, Alabama, where he lived his whole life.
Uncle Ted is survived by his younger brother, Jerry W. Carden (Pam) of Troy, AL, and his younger sisters, Kathy C. Asbury (Mike) of Montgomery, AL and Karen C. Goodman (Michael) of Titus, AL. He is also survived by sister-in-law, Claire B. Carden of Autaugaville, AL, nephews Roger Jones (Jordan), Trey Edwards (Sydni), and Matthew Carden (Suzanne); nieces Kerry Jones, Amanda Steele (Chris), and Katie C. Murphy (Mike). Great-nephews Cody Wade, twins Brantley and Bentley Steele, Camden and Carden Jones, Andrew Murphy, Sean Murphy, and Mason Carden. He is preceded in death by parents, Jim and Ara Manning Carden of Prattville, and a younger brother, Albert Ray Carden of Autaugaville, AL.
Ted was a veteran of the United States Air Force in which he served as a Military Policeman during the Vietnam Era. He worked as a homebuilder in North Carolina before returning to Prattville and working as a Remodeling Contractor. He was an avid outdoorsman who spent as much time fishing the Alabama River as possible.
Ted was a member and long-time Deacon at the Fountain of Grace Church in Prattville. The family is greatly comforted by knowing that Uncle Ted is resting comfortably in the bosom of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Please join the family of Ted Carden as we celebrate his life. We will meet at his home church, Fountain of Grace, 881 McQueen Smith Road Prattville, Al 36066. The service will begin at 11:00 o'clock AM Saturday August 1st with Pastor Tony officiating. All family and friends are invited. Please be prepared to observe all State of Alabama laws concerning the Coronavirus pandemic. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Fountain of Grace Church, 881 McQueen Smith Road Prattville, AL 36066
. Memorials may be made to the Fountain of Grace Church or to the charity of your choice.
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