Mr. Sam E. Walden, 81, of Adel, Georgia, passed away on July 14, 2021 at his residence.  Mr. Walden was born on December 23, 1939 in Colquitt County to the late Eugene Walden and Doris Croft Walden.  He lived most of his life in Cook County and was retired from ITT Thompson Industries. Mr. Walden was a Deacon and member at the Cecil Baptist Church and had served in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Nell Cook Walden, three sons and daughters-in-law: Keith and Amy Walden, Greg and Deanne Walden, all of Adel, Tim and Dawn Walden of Mabelvale, Arkansas; eight grandchildren: Seth Walden of Orlando, Florida, Taylor Walden of Atlanta, Georgia, Logan Walden and Leslie Walden, both of Adel, Brittney and Casey Flippo of Littlerock, Arkansas, Cameron Walden, Taylor Norman and Colby Norman, all of Mabelvale, Arkansas; a brother and sister-in-law, Lynwood and Rita Walden of Moultrie, Georgia; and a sister, Shirley Pearson of Atlanta, Georgia.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Cecil Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Hendley and Rev. Wayne Smith officiating.  Interment followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Adel, Georgia.  Visitation was held at the church from one hour prior to the funeral service.  Seth Walden, Taylor Walden, Logan Walden, Cameron Walden, Dusty Bailey and Joe Cook served as pallbearers.  Pat Smith sang "Beulah Land" and Debbie Coker sang "My Christian Home."

Condolences may be expressed online at www.boonefunerals.com .  Boone Funeral Home, Inc. is serving the Walden family.