SSG John Paul Larden, Sr., US Army (Ret.), 76, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Born in Church Point, Louisiana, on July 5, 1947, he was a son of the late Joseph Harry Larden and Irene Pearly Handy Larden.

Survivors include his loving wife, Yong Hwa Larden; son, John Paul Larden, Jr.; three grandsons and three granddaughters; and nephew, Bong Soo Jeoung (Kimberly Marie Farmer). In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Yolonda Lynnette Larden Hooker.

The funeral service for SSG Larden will be held at 3 o'clock on Sunday, April 21st, at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends for visitation prior to the service beginning at 2 o'clock. A graveside service will be held at 3 o'clock on Tuesday, April 23rd, at Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC.