Ronnie Walden – Benton

Ronnie Dean Walden, 79, of Benton, passed away on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at his residence.

He was born on July 30, 1938, to Glen and Berdena (Brewer) Walden in Coles County, IL.

Ronnie was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Benton, IL.  He loved to talk to people, walking, picking up cans, spending time at Hucks, and playing basketball as a young man.

He is survived by his three sisters, Betty Toms of Benton, IL, Janet Trapper and husband Walter of Benton, IL, and Linda Beall and husband James of Benton, IL.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Berdena Walden,  two brothers, Larry Walden and Wayne Walden, a sister, Mary Washburn.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 6, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, 1:00 p.m., at the Pate Funeral Home, Benton, IL, with Brother Steve Flach, officiating.

Burial will take place in the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, and will be accepted at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Brother Steve Flach for ministering to Ronnie and being his best friend.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.

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