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.