Paul Vance Pruden, 52, of Asheville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Cincinnati, OH, and lifelong resident of Asheville, he was a son of the late Charles "Clarke" and Vivian Vance Pruden. He was a former member of Oak Forest Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two brothers, David C. Pruden and Glenn S. Pruden both of Salt Lake City, UT; a sister, Doris Waters of Candler; five nieces and nephews and seven great nieces and nephews.

A memorial plaque will be established at Oak Forest Presbyterian Church in Paul's memory.