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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Merrill "Wayne" Walden
Merrill "Wayne"
Walden
March 3, 1937 – February 10, 2018
Merrill "Wayne" Walden's Obituary
Merrill "Wayne" Walden, 80, of Benton, IL, passed away at 8:50 p.m., on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 3, 1937, to Glen and Berdena (Brewer) Walden. Wayne attended West City Church of God. He loved talking to people, walking, and fishing as a young man.
Merrill is survived by three sisters, Janet (Walter) Trapper of Benton, IL, Betty Toms of Benton, IL, Linda (James) Beall of Benton, IL; one brother, Ronnie Walden of Benton, IL, several nieces and nephews, and a very special friend Debbie Gibbs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorris Walden, parents, Glen Wayne and Berdena Lorene Walden, one sister Mary Washburn, and one brother Larry Walden.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with the Reverend Harold Whitlock officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made out to Pate Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
He was born on March 3, 1937, to Glen and Berdena (Brewer) Walden. Wayne attended West City Church of God. He loved talking to people, walking, and fishing as a young man.
Merrill is survived by three sisters, Janet (Walter) Trapper of Benton, IL, Betty Toms of Benton, IL, Linda (James) Beall of Benton, IL; one brother, Ronnie Walden of Benton, IL, several nieces and nephews, and a very special friend Debbie Gibbs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorris Walden, parents, Glen Wayne and Berdena Lorene Walden, one sister Mary Washburn, and one brother Larry Walden.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Memorial Services will be held on Friday, February 16, 2018, at 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with the Reverend Harold Whitlock officiating.
Memorial Contributions may be made out to Pate Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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