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A celebration of Kenneth’s life and homegoing will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 am, in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, with Bishop Lawrence L. Kirby, Sr. officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Graceland Cemetery.
Kenneth Bernard Paden, age 70, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday October 2, 2025. Kenneth was born in Holly Spring, Mississippi to the late Aldonia (nee: Mayes) and Marcus Fields Paden. He pursued his career as a custodian working for multiple companies. Kenneth was baptized at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church but was unable to attend because of his health.
Kenneth leaves to cherish his memories; siblings, Hattie Pearle Mayes of Fresno, California, Rufus Paden of Potts Camp, Mississippi, and Gary Anthony Paden of Decatur, Illinois; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins including his favorite cousins, Shirley Woods and Janice Koonce; special friends, Maggie Swoops, Annie Stoner, Sherry Steward and Jerry Wainwright. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Aldonia and Marcus; his brothers, Willie Mayes and Marcus Paden, Jr.
Andrew and Linda Tyler says
Sending my sincere condolences to the family. My prayers are with you all.