Alvin Don Walden, age 75, of Ten Mile passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025 after a lengthy illness.  He was born July 31, 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 sawmill. 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                                     Sheroin Bordon & husband, Paul of Kingston

                                                Louise Bartley & 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, Anna Faye 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.

 

Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Salem Baptist Church.   Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.  Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements.