Homer Lee Carden

Mr. Homer Lee Carden, 88, of Durham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Mr. Carden was born October 12, 1937, to the late Coy and Carrie Morgan Carden. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy (USS Laffer) from 1956-1963, retiring as a Navy Seaman. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Carden, Thomas “Elmo” Carden, Billy Carden, and Bobby Carden, and his sister, Magdaline Hudson.

Mr. Carden loved sports, especially fishing, and coached Little League baseball, football, and basketball at both the Salvation Army Athletic and Oak Grove Athletic Associations. However, nothing could have made him prouder than being a grandfather and great-grandfather and spoiling his grandchildren. They were his pride and joy! He retired from the American Tobacco Company after 41 years of service and delivered newspapers with the Herald Sun for 10 years.

Mr. Carden is survived by his wife of 65 years, Edna Jones Carden; sons “Russell” Lee Carden (Regina) of Maryland, “Richard” Todd Carden (Tonya) of Timberlake; brothers, Tony Carden and Donald “Donnie” Carden (Sherrie); sister, Brenda Walls; grandson, Steven Todd Carden (Jasmine); and 3 great-grandchildren, Aniyah Carden, Raven Carden, and Josiah Carden; as well as many in-laws, including special sister-in-law, Nancy Francis, who was faithful in calling, visiting, and helping in every way possible.

A funeral service will be held in the chapel of Hudson Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Josh Mickle officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, beginning at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Steven Carden, Zachary Albright, Aaron Albright, Brent Norton, Isaac Albright, and Malachi Albright.

Flowers are acceptable, or donations in Mr. Carden's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.