Robert Earl Walden

Robert Earl Walden obituary

Robert Earl Walden

Robert Walden Obituary

Published by Legacy on Oct. 24, 2025.
Robert Earl Walden was born 3 July 1957 in Kansas City Missouri. He was the fourth child of Edwin John Walden and Barbara (Stevens) Walden, brother to Carey E. Walden and Andrew W. Walden who preceded him in death. Two sisters living, Carol (Walden) Homan (Steve) of Sedalia Missouri and Susan (Walden) Thurston (Jonathan) of Independence Missouri.

He has one son from his marriage to Trudy Peek, Stephen Walden (Felicia) of Warrensburg Missouri, one son Robert Paxton, mother Kathy, of Warrensburg Missouri, and 4 children from his marriage to Reda Avis, Autumn Avis of Sedalia Missouri, Kelly Walden of Warrensburg Missouri, Samantha (Walden) Renfro (Justin) of Belton Missouri and Brandon Walden of Belton Missouri. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Bob spent his early years in Windsor, Missouri and worked with his dad and brothers in the auto industry for several years before settling in Branson and Warsaw areas in the hotel maintenance industry. He was his happiest living at the lake with his canine best friend, Gizmo.

He passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter, Samantha on 22 October 2025 surrounded by family.

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