Caddo Obits: WALDEN, BENNY C.; 2/03/2008
Submitted by:  Peggy Hale
Date Submitted:  11 Feb 2008
Contact:  peggyviv4@aol.com
Source: The Shreveport Times
 

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The Shreveport Times
Feb. 3, 2008


Benny C. Walden 

SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Benny C. Walden 66, 
will be held at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Southside Monday, 
February 4, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Officiating will be Brother 
Wayne Fussell. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial 
Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 
from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2008.

Mr. Walden was born on May 28, 1941 in Many, LA to Coda Dave 
and Leola Rains Walden. He passed away on January 31, 2008 
after a lengthy illness. He was a resident of Shreveport, 
where he was a Self Employed Carpenter. He was a member of 
Midway Church Of Christ. He participated in HAM Radio (KB5TEV) 
and really enjoyed talking to people all over the world. Traveling 
and RVing with his good friends was a delight for him. He enjoyed 
woodworking and made many things for friends and family. He was 
very good with animals and had a knack for training them. He so 
loved God's Nature and Gardening.

Benny is preceded in death by his parents; son, Darren Paul Walden 
and brother, Bobby Ray Walden. Left to cherish his memory is his 
loving wife of 44 years, Irene Walden; son, David Wayne Walden of 
Columbia, MO; brothers, Billy Hoyle Walden and wife, Jean, Jerry 
Gayle Walden and wife, Mary; sister-in-law, Ila Ann Green and husband 
Johnny.

Pallbearers will be Billy Walden, Keith Walden, Jerry Walden, Gene 
Little, Jerry Tettleton and Michael Permenter. Honorary pallbearers 
\are Charles Permenter, Rex Coon and Wayne Fussell. 

We wish to thank the nurses and staff at Heritage Manor Stratmore for 
their care. Also many thanks to Dr. Hernandez. Our hearts are full of 
love and appreciation for the wonderful support from our family and 
friends. Rose-Neath Funeral Home