L. Gerald Walden, 80, of Booneville, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. He was born January 11, 1934 to Charlie and Mona Wheeler Walden. He was a member of Crestwood Baptist Church, retired land surveyor and retired inspector for MDOT.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at McMillan Funeral Home with Bro. Chuck Boxx and Bro. Jackie Spencer officiating. Burial will be in the Liberty Memorial Gardens.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley Morgan Walden; one daughter, Sheila (Eddie) Holley of Booneville; one son, Gary Len (Kathy) Walden of Corinth; two sisters, Charlene Crane of Paden and Juanette Anglin of Iuka; one brother, Billy Walden of Booneville; five grandchildren, Myra Moore, Julie Walden, Mona Caldwell, Josh Walden, and Mykel Holley; and two great grandchildren, Trevin Moore and Grey Caldwell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, infant brothers, Harold and Don Walden and Tommy Whitley and Bob Walden.
Visitation will be 5-9 pm Tuesday and until service time on Wednesday at McMillan Funeral Home.