Joseph C. Graden of Sarasota, FL went Home to the Lord on Nov. 17, 2015. He was born on Feb. 2, 1928 in Florence, AL. He finished high school early to join the U.S. Marine Corps. Joe achived his B.S. in Mechanical Engineer at the University of Alabama and completed his 57th AMP at Harvard. He had a 36-year active career with Goodyear including 16 years in Mexico, the Philippines, Australia and Northern Ireland. He retired from Goodyear as VP International Production. He retired as a VP International Production. Joe was predeceased by his son Joseph Graden in 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Amelia (Nena); son Lee (Lisa) Graden; grandchildren Sarah Bell and Christopher Graden and 5 great-grandsons Services will be private. The family requests donations be made to any charity of your choice. Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home is assisting the family.