Kenneth "Pops" Graden

Kenneth “Pops” Graden Sr., age 81 of Massillon, went home to be with the LORD on February 25, 2019, after a courageous battle with an aggressive cancer. He fought as hard as he could for as long as he could. He was born in Ocala, Florida on March 15, 1937; a son of the late DeRoy and Beatrice Graden. Pops was an avid sports fan. He loved the Cleveland Browns, The Ohio State, the Cleveland Cavs, and Massillon Tigers. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Jordan, his brother and sister, and his first wife Oneida. Pops is survived by his wife Rebecca Graden; sons John “Bubba” Graden, Kenneth (Brenda) Graden II, and (SFC Retired) Robert (Shawnna) Wornstaff; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. He will be forever missed. Funeral service will be held at 6pm on Friday March 1, 2019, in the Paquelet Funeral Home, with Rev. Scott Tuersley officiating. Calling hours will be held from 4-6pm prior to the service on Friday also in the funeral home.