Walter Risden

Walter Risden, age 86, of Clinton, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 19, 1938 in Elk Valley, Tennessee. Walter was a founding member of Greenway Baptist Church in Clinton where he served as a Deacon for over 50 years. He retired from Y 12 Nuclear Plant where he had worked as a laborer and truck driver. He was owner and operator of R & R Small Engine Repairs in Clinton. Walter loved working on small engines, woodworking, birdwatching and feeding his birds. He could be found every evening watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. Preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Elmer & Nettie Ruth Risden; sisters, Lena Meredith, Bernice Sayles, and Iva Risden; brother, James Edward Risden.
SURVIVORS
Loving Wife of 68 years
Betty Risden of Clinton
SONS
Jeff Risden & wife, Joan of Clinton
Walter Risden, Jr & wife, Sherry of Clinton
Tim Risden & wife, Penny of Clinton
10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren
BROTHERS
Willis Risden of Clinton
Cecil Risden & wife, Gail of Heiskell
Kenny Risden & wife, Linda of Waterford, MI
SISTERS
Nadine Prince & husband, Richard of Holly, MI
Lois Sayles of Waterford, MI
Edith Barnett of Clinton
Evalene Horton of Clinton
Alma Ruth Risden of Clinton
SPECIAL FRIENDS
Mike Henderson of Clinton
Wayne Hart of Seymour
Ronnie Silva of Harriman
Several nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends 1:00 pm -3:00 pm, Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Greenway Baptist Church with funeral service following at 3 PM in the church sanctuary with Rev. Danny Light, Rev. Darrell Griffis, Rev. Eddie Chasteen officiating. Interment will follow at Greenway Baptist Church Cemetery. Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net. Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements.
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