Montel Louis Giden, 63, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024 at MHP Medical Center.
He was born February 17, 1961 in Shelbyville, IN to Joe L. Giden and Mildred (Megerle) Giden.
Montel graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1979. He then went onto further his education by earning his business degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. He pursued a career as a truck driver and retired in 2018. Montel had a love for traveling, especially to the beaches in Michigan. He also enjoyed watching westerns and war movies. He loved to learn about history. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family and friends. Montel’s family was extremely important to him all throughout his life.
He is survived by Celeste; his son, Donte (wife, Shelby) Denton; his grandchildren, Aniya Coleman, Jayla Denton, Brenna Denton and Jeremiah Denton; his sisters, Para Jones and Rhonda Robinson; his nephews, Carroll Jones, Anson Giden and Jessman Robinson; his nieces, Megan Kangwa and Whitney Hammel and a host of great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Vince Giden.
Visitation will be Friday, December 6, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Tony Lambert officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Montel’s family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Montel Giden Memorial Fund in care of Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
