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Lloyd Pop Braden

Mr. Lloyd Pop Braden, 78, of DeAnn, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at his home.

He was born on Jan. 17, 1929, in Ozan, to William Jessie and Laura Augusta Webb Braden. His greatest love was his Savior and he spent his last day doing what he loved best. He was owner/operator of Pops Pilot Cars, formed in 1985, which gave him a great opportunity to spread the good news of Jesus all over this great country of ours. For 22 years he traveled, safely delivering truck drivers with oversize loads to places far and near. These loads were never too big or wide or tall for Pop. The more roads on a permit route the better. As he traveled millions of miles each year Jesus was his main concerns. On his last day went to Jonesboro. Where he left his last scripture on channel 19 for all to hear whether they liked it or not, John 14:1-4, Do not let your heart be troubled, believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Fathers house are many dwelling places, if it were not so, I would have told you, for I go to prepare a place for you. If I am there, you may be also. And you know the way where I am going. Jesus always keeps His promises and took him to his eternal dwelling place on the afternoon of Dec. 18, suddenly to us that loved him, but in Jesus perfect timing. Pops room in heaven was ready and it was time for him to go home. One minute raking leaves on earth, the next in the arms of his Savior. He continued his family owned business until his death.

He was a member and humbly served as deacon of Guernsey Baptist Church having been ordained as a deacon on Fe. 17, 1988. He loved his church family and worked hard so the Lords message could continue. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving as a radar technician on the U.S.S. Matthews during the Korean War. He was finalized as a Mason, in Emmet, in 1961.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Clemmie Bell Russell Braden and by two grandchildren, Stephanie Gayle Arnold and Dustin Miller Harris; and two brothers, Coy Lee Braden and James McIvin Braden.

His survivors include his loving wife of 17 years, Carole Braden of DeAnn; four daughters, Laura Lynn Arnold and husband, Dennis, Judy Raye Glass and husband, Joe, and Kimberly Dawn Moody, all of Hope and Kaye Braden of Billings, Mont.; three step-sons, Eddie, Joe and Mandy, and Jerry and Denise Harris, all of Prescott; three step-daughters, Wanda Mouser of Emmet, Carlene Palmer of Greenbriar, and Sharlene Burke and Rusty of Hope; one special son-in-law, Ronnie Moody of Hope; twenty-one grandchildren, Jennifer Rogers and Danny of Conway, William Shawn Arnold and Tamara Hadley and Sheldon, al of DeAnn, Karrie Bailey and Bobby of Billings, Kris Henagen and Michael of Denver, Brandie Aaron and Colby, April Powell and Josh, William Chad Moody and Blair, and Jamie Crane and Justin, all of Hope, Shannon Crayne and Brad of Bellvue, Nev., Mandy Dawson and Shane, Brian and Kelsey Harris and Shane Harris of Prescott, Garrett and Jake Palmer of Greenbriar, Jason Harris of Emmet, and Haley Harris of Gurdon; seven great-grandchildren, Morgan and Mace Hadley, Sophie Gail Rogers, Stephanie and Brittnay and Jessie Bailey of Billings, Mont., Jayce and Lakyn Crayne, River Dawson and Landen Powell, Taylor and Mason Moody and Garrison Crane; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22, at First Baptist Church in Hope, with Rev. James Hensley officiating. The burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Hope. Arrangements were by Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home of Hope.

The family received friends Friday, Dec. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home of Hope.

The online guest book is at www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.