James L Carden

Carden, James L., age 77, of Calera, died on September 23, 2015. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2015 at Bolton Funeral Home with Dr. Jason Jarvis and Dr. Scott Fowler officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Memory Gardens in Calera. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the funeral home. Bolton Funeral Home is directing. Jim was born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 29, 1938. He is the son of Clyde and Fannie Carden. He graduated from Calera High School in 1956. After serving three years in the U.S. Marine Corps he returned to Alabama to attend college at Alabama College then receiving his degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama in 1964. While at Alabama, he served as President of the Student Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. After graduation, Jim was employed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for two years. Returning to Calera in 1966 to join his father in starting Central Alabama Paving Company. During this time he served on the board of directors of the Alabama Asphalt Association, being elected its President in 1978. Jim also served on the Board of the Alabama Road Builders Association, being elected President in 1981. He is a member of the Road Builders Hall of Fame. Jim served on the Calera Industrial Board,Shelby County Economic and Industrial Development Authority and served on the Board of Directors. Jim was an ardent supporter of Alabama Football and a well known supporter of his grandchildren, Jake and Katie’s sports and activities. He was well respected in the community. Jim’s inspiration was derived from his pride and love of family. Mr. Carden is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Fannie Carden and his sister, Patsy Noble. He is survived by his wife, Sabra Carden; daughters, Debbie Ingram (Rick), Caryn DeOliveira (Jack); grandson, Jake Ingram; granddaughter, Katie Ingram (Wes Fortenberry); great grandson, Zack Boykin Ingram and numerous other family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Calera Baptist Church, P.O. Box 186, Calera, AL 35040. Please sign online condolences at www.boltonfuneralhome.com. PDF Printable Version

James L Carden

August 29, 1938 - September 23, 2015