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1934 Rolland 2019

Rolland Braden

March 6, 1934 — November 28, 2019

Shively

Rolland Braden, 85, passed away, peacefully, on Thursday November 28, 2019.

He was born to the late Joseph Saul and Amy (Hornback) Braden in Lyons Station, Kentucky on March 6, 1934.  He is also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.

Early in his life, he worked for as a janitor for Purdue University and then for  Sam’s Car Wash as an attendant.   Rolland was a gentle soul that would help anyone.  He rode his bike through Shively for years so he knew a lot of folks and they knew and loved him.

He is survived by a special niece, Becky Fehribach (Gene), along with several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 1:00 pm at Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 4400 Dixie Highway.  Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 am until time of service.

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Visitation

Thursday, December 5, 2019

11:00am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Louisville Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home West

4400 Dixie Hwy, Shively, KY 40216

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Funeral Service

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Louisville Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home West

4400 Dixie Hwy, Shively, KY 40216

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