Martin Luther Walden

Martin Luther Walden of Marietta, Georgia went to be with his Lord on July 20, 2016 at the age of 102 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on July 15, 1914 in Lancaster, South Carolina (where he was known as “Super”) to the late James Simon Walden and Caroline Frances McDougald Walden. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Helen C. Mahaffey Walden and an infant daughter, Jane Elizabeth Walden. He leaves a legacy of family that includes his son, Richard (Judy), son, Marty (Judy) of Marietta, Ga and daughter, Suzanne (Rob) of Dallas, Ga along with 9 grandchildren, Janie (Kevin), Laura (Scott), Mary (Shad), Michael (Emily), Matthew, Andrew (Claire), Steven (Kera), Jason (Becki) and Amy (Matthew). His 15 great grandchildren Caroline, Emma, Maggie, Ben, Caleb, Lily, Lexie, Joshua, Ashlyn, Isaac, Jayden, Reagan, Aaron, Norah and Liam were the light of his life and loved him dearly.

Many have said that when thinking of Luther, they think of his jokes, his laughter, his great big smile for everyone and Varsity Hot Dogs. He loved fishing, camping, trips to Myrtle Beach, traveling and bird watching in his back yard. He served as a Boy Scout Leader and worked with the Campfire Girls when his children were young. During WWII, he served his country working in the Bethlehem-Fairfield Shipyard in Baltimore, Maryland building the great Liberty Ships that were so vital to the war effort.

He was an inspiration to all who met him with his love of life, his family, his church and his God. Luther Walden was a long time member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church where his many friends added to the richness of his life. He will be greatly missed. If desired, a donation may be made to Mt. Bethel UMC in his memory.

The family will receive friends at H.M. Patterson & Son Canton Hill Chapel on Friday, July 22 from 5pm until 8 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Georgia Memorial Park.