James Buddy Arden, Sr.

Arden Sr., James "Buddy" age 58 of Friendsville, passed away Monday, November 5, 2007 at the family home. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was a Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father, Hoyt Arden; Sisters, Joyce Shelton & Linda Owens; brothers, Duck & Jay Roy Arden; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Mary Ann & Bud Linger. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Diane Arden; son & daughter-in-law, Jason & Amanda Arden of Walland; son, B.J. Arden of Friendsville; daughter & son-in-law, Patty & Billy Williford of Madisonville; mother, Helen Arden; 3 granddaughters, Hope, Bethany & Britney; grandson, Brady; 5 brothers and 8 sisters; special sisters, Tudi Hundley & Becky Yates; special brothers, Larry Duncan & Pete Carver; father-in-law & mother-in-law, Robert & Jackie Riddle. Buddy was loved by all who knew him and will be missed by numerous other extended family members and special friends. Funeral service 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2007, Smith Trinity...