Albert Maiden

Rev. Albert Maiden, 98, of Centers Branch, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at his daughter's home at Buffalo. He was born in Big Clear Creek on April 25, 1914, a son of the late Jim and Laura Gibson Maiden. He was a member of Centennial Baptist Church. He had worked at the Courthouse and the jail as a janitor and had worked with the 'Happy Pappy Gang.' In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Harrison Maiden; brothers and sisters, Robert, Jerma and Tilman Maiden, Arizona Gibson , Mary Bays, Sarah Crawford, Matilda Fuson and Rosabelle Mason. Survivors include his children and their spouses, J.C. and Connie Maiden, Albert, Jr. and Mavis Maiden; Tilman and Joyce Maiden, Finley Lowell and Brenda Maiden; Edward and Sharon Maiden; Lonnie and Marilyn Maiden; Ronnie and Christy Maiden; Freddie Ray Maiden; Juanita and James Daniels and Lillie Logan and Larry Miracle; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.