David Leon Carden, 60, of Lake Wales passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at his residence.

He was born May 28, 1951, in Lake Wales; and has been a lifelong resident of the area. He was a carpenter

, a member of the High Point Church and a veteran of Vietnam, serving in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed restoring cars and antique furniture.

David was preceded in death by his father, Leon Worth Carden.

He is survived by his wife, Charlene K. Carden; son, David Shane Carden (Nikki) of Melbourne; daughter, Metta O’Bryant (Travis) of Lake Wales; sons, Scott Rains (Cindi) of Copley, Ohio, and Valentin Bartolon of Lake Wales; mother, Louise H. Carden of Lake Wales; brothers, Fred Carden of Lake Wales and Mike Carden of Lake Wales; and eight grandchildren, Mitchell, Sam, Shaynna, Dylan, Shelby, Shalor, Nikolas and Noah.

A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales with Pastor Bob Hanna and Rev. Jack Hilligoss officiating.

For those who wish, donations may be made to the Cornerstone Hospice or Polk County Humane Society.

Condolences may be sent to the family and the webcast of the service can be viewed at www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.

Marion Nelson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.