Graveside services will be Saturday, July 6th, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., at Clayton Cemetery for Louis G. Walden, 88, of Springfield, OR, formerly Gadsden, who passed away Tuesday, June 25th, 2019. Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services in charge of arrangements.
Louis was a veteran of the United States Army. Upon discharge, he attended the University of Alabama, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He retired as a chemist from Lonestar Cement Company after 30 years of employment. He had a lifelong passion for growing citrus trees, pecan trees, and bamboo, as well as a fondness for locomotives.
Preceding him in death are his parents, George Walden and Madeline Gardner; and brother, Kenneth Walden.
Survivors include his children, Priscilla Garcia, Deborah Walden, Glenn Walden, Ricky Walden, Ramona Walden; 13 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.
The family would like to express a special thanks to Mr. Walden’s close friend, Manuela Felkl.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.collier-butler.com
