Mr. George Roderick Carden, of Alabaster, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011, at the age of 56. He is preceded in death by his parents, J.D. and Geneva Carden, and his sister, Elaina Maples. He is survived by two brothers, Johnny Carden (Kathy) and Chris Carden; two sisters, Jeanne Davis (Ronnie) and Joan Bell (Col. M. "Don" Bell); four nephews, Jonathan Carden (Lynsey), Steven Davis, and Lee and Reeves Bell; two nieces, Eva Carden Howard (Matt) and Gina Davis Colby (Greg); and four great nieces (especially his "special little angel," Eden Kathryn Howard). A memorial mass will be held at 11 AM, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Hoover, Father Henry McDaid officiating.