Jeffrey L. Walden, 51, of Benton, passed away on March 14, 2015 at the Franklin Hospital, Benton, IL. He was born on May 19, 1963. Jeffrey worked as a Truck Driver for Gilster Mary-Lee. On September 17, 2013 he married Edna McAnnally. Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Janet Walden, loving spouse of Edna Walden, Son, Shane Walden; Daughter-in-law, Amanda Walden; Grandson, Reed Shane Walden; Three Brothers, Tim Sanders, Matt Sanders, Steve Sanders; Three Step-sons, Marco Walle, Rocco Walle, Diego Walle. He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, Benton, IL. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 6:00 pm at the Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory, Benton, IL, with Rev. Mark Minor, officiating. Memorials contributions may be made to Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory in care of funeral expenses.