Obituary of Arnold Paden

Arnold “Nick” Paden, age 79, of Camdenton, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

Nick was born into this world on December 25, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Arnold L. and Deloris Paden.

On February 28, 1970, Nick was united in marriage to Regina “Genie” (Boyle) Paden. They shared over 52 years of marriage together at the time of his passing.

Nick was a courageous and brave man who served in the United States Navy. He was hard working and spent many years as a machinist for ATT. Nick liked spending his free time outdoors. He enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, and golfing.

Nick is survived by his wife Regina “Genie” Paden, of the home; and three grandchildren, Julie, Matthew, and Charles.

Nick is preceded in death by his parents, Arnold L. and Deloris Paden; two sons, Robert “Bob” Paden and Jon Paden; and his brother, Michael Paden.

Services will be held for Nick at Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Camdenton, Missouri, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am, and funeral services will follow at 11:00am.

Interment will be held at Mistwood Cemetery in Camdenton, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to St. Jude’s Children Hospital or Shiner’s Children Hospital in Nick Paden’s name.