Service Details
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; caregiver and close friend, Josephine Shannon; 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.
Greg and Maydell Williams says
Our deepest sympathies. We were neighbors on S. Memorial Dr. and school mates, in Racine WI. Prayers to the entire family.
Maggie swoopes says
Kenneth you may be gone but not forgotten RIP .
Demetrius Powell says
I’m sending my condolences to the family may He RIP
Dr Charles C Jones says
I will miss you Kenny enjoyed the time we worked together at SCJ Waxdale plus recently picking you up from your appointments. You were a good friend. Take your rest!
Therita Bogan Harris says
My Condolences To The Family, He Was My Sweetheart Back In lThe 80’80’S
Josephine Shannon says
Thinking of u n family moments of peace n comfort as u remember someone who was so close to u n family
Pat McMillian & Family says
Deepest condolences!
Julia Mae Oliver- Witherspoon says
Rest in peace Kenny.
It was always a pleasure laughing and talking with you.
Thank you for being such a wonderful uncle to my daughter, Veronica (Roni).
We love you Kenny
Roxanne West says
RIP Kenny 😇