Alvin Walden

Alvin Walden obituary

Alvin Walden

Alvin Walden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fraker Funeral Home on Aug. 20, 2025.

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Alvin Don Walden, age 75, of Ten Mile passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was born July 30, 1950 in Meigs County to the late Rev. J.D. Walden & Lena Walden. He is also preceded in death by his sons, Alvin Delon Walden and Shawn Ray Walden. He was of the Baptist faith and was a wonderful prayer warrior. He & his wife lived in Oklahoma for eight years working on gas wells. He moved back to Roane County and worked for Mike Colyer as a mechanic. He also enjoyed working in the saw mill. Some of his favorite times were those spent at Renfro Grocery talking to people.

SURVIVORS

Wife of 58 years Judy Faye Ray Walden of Ten Mile

Daughter Angie Walden of Ten Mile

Sisters Phyllis Bordon & husband, Paul of Kingston

Louise Barkley & husband, Hart of Ten Mile

Carolyn Price & husband, Ray of Athens

Brothers Trendelle Walden & wife, Mary Ann of Ten Mile

Stacy Walden of Chattanooga

Marlin Walden of Ten Mile

In-laws Joe Ray & wife, Gail of Meigs County

James Ray Jr., & wife, Gail of Meigs County

Special Friends Mike & Carolyn Renfro, Stephanie Tilley, Kyle Tilley,

Bro. Ted Clowers & Sister Phene Clowers, Ann Ray, Eddie Ray,

Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Lawson, Richard Galyou, Mike & Ronnie Colyer,

Jason Patterson, Luminary Church, Dr. Scott and all his special doctors.

Several extended family members and a host of dear friends.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time but will be announced as soon as the information becomes available. Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements.

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