William Joseph Barden

Mr. Barden, son of the late Lee and Georgia Barden, was born in Columbia County but lived in Lincoln County most of his life. He recently retired after operating W.J. Barden Construction Co. for almost 40 years. Also, he was a member of Martin's Crossroads Congregational Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie Barden, and brothers, Colvin Barden and Lee "Junior" Barden. Survivors: Wife: Eliscl Boutwell Barden, Lincolnton, GA Sons: Keith Barden and wife, Terri, Martinez, GA Daughters: Ramona Wallen and husband Jim, Lincolnton, GA Donna Dockery and husband, Austin, Lincolnton, GA Brothers: Gene Barden, Lincolnton,GA Harris Barden, Lincolnton,GA Roy Barden, McCormick,SC Pierce Barden, Washington,GA Sisters: Judy Sleister, Evans, GA Elizabeth "Libby" Jarvis, N. Augusta, SC Grandchildren: Tyler Barden Ashley Barden Cory Barden Chase Barden Ryan Meagher Shana Coxwell Ron Johnson Kevin Harrell Austin Dockery Great Grandchildren: Tristan Johnson Tyler Johnson Taylor Coxwell Brittan Johnson