Preston Eugene Braden, 74, of Broadway, died May 1, 2023 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.

He was born October 1, 1948 in Rockingham County and was a son to the late Mabel Louise Braden.

He worked at Shifflett's Siding in Waynesboro for 33 years, Augusta Health Department for 10 years and more recently as a driver for FedEx. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

On February 5, 2005 he married the former Barbara Ray, who survives.

Also surviving are a daughter; Melissa Long, of Elkton, step daughter; Cathy Dove, of Mathias, WV, step son; Pete Sampson, of Clover Hill, two grandchildren; Jeremiah Long, Heather Braden, a great grandson; Jace Correa, step grandchildren; Tracey Conley, J.W. Dove, Kyle Sampson, four step great grandchildren and two step great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother; Jake Braden.

Pastor Troy Shifflett will conduct a funeral service Thursday 1 PM at the Grandle Funeral Home Chapel in Broadway. Burial will follow at Gospel Hill Mennonite Cemetery.

Those wishing to view and sign a guestbook may do so beginning at 9 AM Thursday at the funeral home.