Charles Carden Obituary

Uncle Charlie love and miss u every day. I know u r good with aunt Kathy and mama Lily. Had a crazy dream about u last night. I still have the 64 and I hope all of u know how much I love and miss u. And wish u was here and could see my son. He is just like me. So I know u r watching over us lol love u always and forever

Just thinking of u and aunt Kathy. I would give anything if u guys was here love and miss u

My condolences go out to Charlie's Family at this time,I just found that he had passed away and it truly shocked me.Charlie and I have been friends for many years and had recently lost touch with each other,He will be truly missed by everyone.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Charlie, its Christmas Day and I want to tell you Merry Christmas. Cheri brought Chris and Desi over this morning and we opened up presents. It was alittle lonely without your jokes and smiles. I will always remember the fun we had last Christmas and how much that Christmas will stay in our hearts. You are sadly missed by the whole family. And loved so much. People say times heals our pain. But in our hearts it takes longer. Everyday I see something that reminds me of you. I promise to take care of Mom and Chris. Because if it would have been me I know you would take care of Hunter and Tommy and Mark. Mom is doing good right now she misses you so much. I will go for now, I will see you one day and tell Dad,Ann, Jack, Ashley and all others that we know up there with you I love them.

Charlie,
You will always be in my thoughts, and prayers. I will always miss you.
Love Tanika Maples

Do not stand at my grave and weep




Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!



Mary Frye (1932)

How do we convey
Just how we feel
When we lose someone we love?
How do we explain
The deep, lonely pain
The emptiness left in us?

No words can express
The hurt and anguish
Nor touch on how we feel
God shares our tears
And gives us His love
And He, in time, will heal

The hopes and the dreams
We had just remains
Like an unfinished book of their life
As an incomplete chapter
Remains unfinished
With nothing more to write

But we can know God’s comfort
And know there is hope
With a new chapter to begin
We can hold on to God
For He loves us so much
And fills the void within

As we close one chapter
Another can begin
Though the one we love has gone
Through Christ’s strength in us
And hope in our hearts
We find courage to carry on.

I love you Charlie, and you will always be in my heart.

Dearest Charlie,
If I could I would turn back time to have you back with us. Everyday I come home I catch myself expecting the phone to ring and you to ask me how my day was. We miss you so terribly,and part of me believes that maybe you know. You are one in a million, a most precious gift from God. It's just so hard accepting that you are gone from us. I pray for strength for all of us, we really need it.

Charlie,

It's been a little over a week and its not getting any easier. I still think of you every day. I miss you more now than ever. I keep in my heart all the fun we had the week before. I recall the words someone told me after you left " what don't kill us will make us stronger". I love you.

Our deepest sympathy to this family. Our prayers are with you all.

Charlie, you will be sadly missed by my family. I know that you have already met up with Ann and Jack in heaven. They loved you very much just as we all did. I will take care of your mom and provide anything she needs. She is truly the only link I have to my mother. One day we will see you again.

love you
Greg, Judy, Chase and Brandon

I could not have asked for a better man for our son "Chris". We had some memorable times growing up together. You always protected and took care of me. Your love was unconditional and family was such a committment for you. I am grateful for what time we did have with you. I will hold on to my last night at your mom's house. Oh how I wish I had a tape recorder for the conversations and jokes you told sitting there at your mom's table. Chris, Dez, and I love you very much that will never change. Chris will be all that he can be because of your love for him.
God Bless you and your family

LOVE FOREVER CHERI

im so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you.

Thinking of you all.

Charlie, I've loved you like a son from the very first time I met you. You followed me and my Mom around in Food City to be sure we were who you thought we were, and you walked right up to me and ask me if you could date my daughter Cheri. I was shocked at first,(no one does that anymore),but I truly admired your noble,respectful act. It spoke volumes of your character and true intentions for her. As a result we were blessed with you and a miniature version of you. My grandson Christian has been a great joy, the ideal child, with a heart of gold like his father. I'm having a great deal of difficulty dealing with the sudden loss of one so special, whose life has blessed all he came in touch with. You truly are a man of noble character. Always putting others before yourself,a man of your word,compassionate, loving and so much more. I thank God for blessing us with you and our grandson. You've brought joy to us and many others. Thank you for loving my daughter,for all the loving sacrifices you made, and for being a positive influence for change in her life. It's hard to say goodbye to you Charlie, so I'll say so long for now. God's angels have welcomed you home, and what a wonderful event that is. I love you dearly. God Bless and keep us all.

I think that we can all agree that you were taken from your family and friends much to soon, but your legacy will forever live on. You will be missed greatly by all those you have touched.

Lily and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I havn't seen you in 30 something years,I lived across from you in Christenbery. Next door to the Russells. Charlie is the 3rd one of the kids that played together that is now in a far better place. Tracy Russell,my Amy(Amy Carter) and now Charlie.Again,let me tell you that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

I only got to know Charlie for the past year or so. He was always happy, always nice, and always in a good mood, and he knew how to make others smile. He was a very noble and trustworthy man. He will be missed by many but he will not be forgotten! Thanks Charlie for all the laughs, the good times, and all the advise.

I am so sorry for your family. He is in a better place now. My heart go's out to you all.

God bless!

My throught's go out to you and your family,I will be praying for all of you!!!!!!!!!!!

May God shower his blessings upon the family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME. THE SWEAT FAMILY

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charlie is a very special person. I would have trusted him with my life. My kids loved him! Especially my little 5 year old. She would beam with the biggest smile whenever he came around. I know he would have done anything for me and Aubrey if we ever needed something. He said so and I believed him. One memory that has always been with me was one day I was riding with Charlie in his car and he saw a man standing on the street corner holding a sign that said "hungry, will work for food". Charlie drove to the next fast food joint he saw, order a few things and turned right back around and gave the man on the corner the food he had bought. This is just one example of Charlie's good-heartedness. That was the Charlie that I knew. His is a very good soul. My prayers go out to our heavenly Father for the family and loved ones, especially to you Chris.

OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY

Chuck a Doo,
I loved you for 37 years, You are a very special person in my life and my life is better for that. You gave sunshine and happiness to everyone around you. I will miss you every day until I meet you again in heaven. I know you will be watching over Chris and Hunter Paul and Mom and Me. I don't know why you were taken from us so fast. But I do know God had a plan for you and he must need you more than we did. Keep the game going strong up there and we will see you soon.

Love You

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

Charlie you were a good man I will miss you alot