Obituary Contributor: Robin Blackshear (47561894) • [email protected]
HOWELL BARDEN OBITUARY
Family-Placed Death Notice
BARDEN, Howell Howell Lester Barden, Sr. beloved Brother, Husband, Father, Grand Father, Great Grand Father and Friend left his daughter's home in Irmo, South Carolina for the Promised Land on July 26, 2008. The family will receive guests at Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, GA on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at the Antioch Christian Church, Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ken May officiating. After the church service, family and friends will gather at Westview Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. for the interment. Howell Barden was born August 4, 1920 in Carnesville, Georgia; the third child and first son of McNeace and Bettie (Wood) Barden. The family moved to the Oakland City area of Atlanta in 1921. After graduating from Tech High in the class of 1938, he worked construction in the military buildup that preceded World War II as a Master Plumber at Fort Stewart, Georgia and other military bases in the Southeast. Howell joined the US Navy in 1942 and served proudly aboard the USS Tabberer DE 418 in the Asia-Pacific War Theater as Machinist Mate 2nd Class. The Tabberer and its crew received the first Navy Unit Commendation for the rescue of fifty five men who survived the sinking of Destroyers USS Hood and USS Hull during the Western Pacific typhoon of December 18,1944. Howell received two Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Star and the Victory Medal. Upon returning to Atlanta after the war, he operated his father's plumbing business, West End Plumbing, and his brother Braxton Barden currently of Hampton Georgia, joined him in the business which became Barden & Barden Plumbing. Howell is a charter member of Southwest Christian Church where he served as Deacon. He attended Gateway Baptist Church when in South Carolina and Antioch Christian Church when in Georgia. He is a 32nd degree Mason and member of Scottish Rite Shrine. Howell was a fun loving man who took great pleasure in seeing his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Howell is preceded in death by his brother, Mack N. Barden Jr. of Plant City, Florida. He is survived by his two sisters, Woody Swanson of Chicago and Maxie Faulkner of Huntsville; brother and sister-in-law, Braxton & Marion Barden of Hampton; nine children and their spouses, Howell & Lane Barden, Jr. of Cumming, Cheryl & Gary Wigley of Gainesville; Steve & Nancy Barden of Hoschton; Alan & Carolyn Barden of Max, North Dakota, Douglas & Jill Barden of Ponte Vedra, Florida, Terrell & Nancy Barden of Canton, Eddie & Lisa Barden of Canton; Timothy & Angela Barden of Canton and Trellis & Randy Faile of Irmo, South Carolina; thirty grandchildren; thirty three great grand children. Rest in peace Howell Barden; we love you, we will miss you and always remember your patient gentle manner. Your legacy will endure generations of our family. The family sincerely appreciates the tender care provided by the staff of Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia as well as the cards and letters received. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Christian City, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Jesse's House or a worthy charity of your choice. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of arrangements.
Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 28, 2008.
HOWELL BARDEN OBITUARY
Family-Placed Death Notice
BARDEN, Howell Howell Lester Barden, Sr. beloved Brother, Husband, Father, Grand Father, Great Grand Father and Friend left his daughter's home in Irmo, South Carolina for the Promised Land on July 26, 2008. The family will receive guests at Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, GA on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at the Antioch Christian Church, Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ken May officiating. After the church service, family and friends will gather at Westview Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. for the interment. Howell Barden was born August 4, 1920 in Carnesville, Georgia; the third child and first son of McNeace and Bettie (Wood) Barden. The family moved to the Oakland City area of Atlanta in 1921. After graduating from Tech High in the class of 1938, he worked construction in the military buildup that preceded World War II as a Master Plumber at Fort Stewart, Georgia and other military bases in the Southeast. Howell joined the US Navy in 1942 and served proudly aboard the USS Tabberer DE 418 in the Asia-Pacific War Theater as Machinist Mate 2nd Class. The Tabberer and its crew received the first Navy Unit Commendation for the rescue of fifty five men who survived the sinking of Destroyers USS Hood and USS Hull during the Western Pacific typhoon of December 18,1944. Howell received two Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Star and the Victory Medal. Upon returning to Atlanta after the war, he operated his father's plumbing business, West End Plumbing, and his brother Braxton Barden currently of Hampton Georgia, joined him in the business which became Barden & Barden Plumbing. Howell is a charter member of Southwest Christian Church where he served as Deacon. He attended Gateway Baptist Church when in South Carolina and Antioch Christian Church when in Georgia. He is a 32nd degree Mason and member of Scottish Rite Shrine. Howell was a fun loving man who took great pleasure in seeing his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Howell is preceded in death by his brother, Mack N. Barden Jr. of Plant City, Florida. He is survived by his two sisters, Woody Swanson of Chicago and Maxie Faulkner of Huntsville; brother and sister-in-law, Braxton & Marion Barden of Hampton; nine children and their spouses, Howell & Lane Barden, Jr. of Cumming, Cheryl & Gary Wigley of Gainesville; Steve & Nancy Barden of Hoschton; Alan & Carolyn Barden of Max, North Dakota, Douglas & Jill Barden of Ponte Vedra, Florida, Terrell & Nancy Barden of Canton, Eddie & Lisa Barden of Canton; Timothy & Angela Barden of Canton and Trellis & Randy Faile of Irmo, South Carolina; thirty grandchildren; thirty three great grand children. Rest in peace Howell Barden; we love you, we will miss you and always remember your patient gentle manner. Your legacy will endure generations of our family. The family sincerely appreciates the tender care provided by the staff of Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia as well as the cards and letters received. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Christian City, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Jesse's House or a worthy charity of your choice. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of arrangements.
Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 28, 2008.
Obituary Contributor: Robin Blackshear (47561894) • [email protected]
HOWELL BARDEN OBITUARY
Family-Placed Death Notice
BARDEN, Howell Howell Lester Barden, Sr. beloved Brother, Husband, Father, Grand Father, Great Grand Father and Friend left his daughter's home in Irmo, South Carolina for the Promised Land on July 26, 2008. The family will receive guests at Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, GA on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at the Antioch Christian Church, Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ken May officiating. After the church service, family and friends will gather at Westview Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. for the interment. Howell Barden was born August 4, 1920 in Carnesville, Georgia; the third child and first son of McNeace and Bettie (Wood) Barden. The family moved to the Oakland City area of Atlanta in 1921. After graduating from Tech High in the class of 1938, he worked construction in the military buildup that preceded World War II as a Master Plumber at Fort Stewart, Georgia and other military bases in the Southeast. Howell joined the US Navy in 1942 and served proudly aboard the USS Tabberer DE 418 in the Asia-Pacific War Theater as Machinist Mate 2nd Class. The Tabberer and its crew received the first Navy Unit Commendation for the rescue of fifty five men who survived the sinking of Destroyers USS Hood and USS Hull during the Western Pacific typhoon of December 18,1944. Howell received two Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Star and the Victory Medal. Upon returning to Atlanta after the war, he operated his father's plumbing business, West End Plumbing, and his brother Braxton Barden currently of Hampton Georgia, joined him in the business which became Barden & Barden Plumbing. Howell is a charter member of Southwest Christian Church where he served as Deacon. He attended Gateway Baptist Church when in South Carolina and Antioch Christian Church when in Georgia. He is a 32nd degree Mason and member of Scottish Rite Shrine. Howell was a fun loving man who took great pleasure in seeing his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Howell is preceded in death by his brother, Mack N. Barden Jr. of Plant City, Florida. He is survived by his two sisters, Woody Swanson of Chicago and Maxie Faulkner of Huntsville; brother and sister-in-law, Braxton & Marion Barden of Hampton; nine children and their spouses, Howell & Lane Barden, Jr. of Cumming, Cheryl & Gary Wigley of Gainesville; Steve & Nancy Barden of Hoschton; Alan & Carolyn Barden of Max, North Dakota, Douglas & Jill Barden of Ponte Vedra, Florida, Terrell & Nancy Barden of Canton, Eddie & Lisa Barden of Canton; Timothy & Angela Barden of Canton and Trellis & Randy Faile of Irmo, South Carolina; thirty grandchildren; thirty three great grand children. Rest in peace Howell Barden; we love you, we will miss you and always remember your patient gentle manner. Your legacy will endure generations of our family. The family sincerely appreciates the tender care provided by the staff of Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia as well as the cards and letters received. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Christian City, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Jesse's House or a worthy charity of your choice. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of arrangements.
Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 28, 2008.
HOWELL BARDEN OBITUARY
Family-Placed Death Notice
BARDEN, Howell Howell Lester Barden, Sr. beloved Brother, Husband, Father, Grand Father, Great Grand Father and Friend left his daughter's home in Irmo, South Carolina for the Promised Land on July 26, 2008. The family will receive guests at Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, GA on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be at the Antioch Christian Church, Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ken May officiating. After the church service, family and friends will gather at Westview Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. for the interment. Howell Barden was born August 4, 1920 in Carnesville, Georgia; the third child and first son of McNeace and Bettie (Wood) Barden. The family moved to the Oakland City area of Atlanta in 1921. After graduating from Tech High in the class of 1938, he worked construction in the military buildup that preceded World War II as a Master Plumber at Fort Stewart, Georgia and other military bases in the Southeast. Howell joined the US Navy in 1942 and served proudly aboard the USS Tabberer DE 418 in the Asia-Pacific War Theater as Machinist Mate 2nd Class. The Tabberer and its crew received the first Navy Unit Commendation for the rescue of fifty five men who survived the sinking of Destroyers USS Hood and USS Hull during the Western Pacific typhoon of December 18,1944. Howell received two Bronze Stars, the Philippine Liberation Star and the Victory Medal. Upon returning to Atlanta after the war, he operated his father's plumbing business, West End Plumbing, and his brother Braxton Barden currently of Hampton Georgia, joined him in the business which became Barden & Barden Plumbing. Howell is a charter member of Southwest Christian Church where he served as Deacon. He attended Gateway Baptist Church when in South Carolina and Antioch Christian Church when in Georgia. He is a 32nd degree Mason and member of Scottish Rite Shrine. Howell was a fun loving man who took great pleasure in seeing his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Howell is preceded in death by his brother, Mack N. Barden Jr. of Plant City, Florida. He is survived by his two sisters, Woody Swanson of Chicago and Maxie Faulkner of Huntsville; brother and sister-in-law, Braxton & Marion Barden of Hampton; nine children and their spouses, Howell & Lane Barden, Jr. of Cumming, Cheryl & Gary Wigley of Gainesville; Steve & Nancy Barden of Hoschton; Alan & Carolyn Barden of Max, North Dakota, Douglas & Jill Barden of Ponte Vedra, Florida, Terrell & Nancy Barden of Canton, Eddie & Lisa Barden of Canton; Timothy & Angela Barden of Canton and Trellis & Randy Faile of Irmo, South Carolina; thirty grandchildren; thirty three great grand children. Rest in peace Howell Barden; we love you, we will miss you and always remember your patient gentle manner. Your legacy will endure generations of our family. The family sincerely appreciates the tender care provided by the staff of Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia as well as the cards and letters received. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to Christian City, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Jesse's House or a worthy charity of your choice. Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia will be in charge of arrangements.
Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jul. 28, 2008.
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