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Obituary For James Russell Walden
James Russell Walden, the son of the late Johnny and Pearlie Walden, was born on the 18th day of September, 1929, in Apex, North Carolina.
James departed this earthly life into everlasting life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Walden; two sons, James and Carl Walden; four brothers, Archie, Lonnie, Luther, and Homer Walden; four sisters, Cora Walden, Glendora Hinton, Hattie Raines, and Iva Womble.
James was united in holy matrimony to Helen Walden for 69 years. To this union, two daughters, Barbara and Jackie, and two sons, James, and Carl Lee, were born.
James was educated in the Wale County school system. James joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age.
He was a kind and loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great-grandfather, uncle, brother-in law, and father-in-law.
James leaves to cherish his memory: his two daughters, Barbara Moore (Ralph) of Greensboro, NC, and Jackie Burt (Wade) of Fuquay-Varina, NC; bonus daughter, Debbie Judd of Apex, NC; one sister-in-law, Osia Seagraves of Apex, NC; twelve grandchildren; thirty-six great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; three godchildren; special friends who came to visit, Albert Walden, Willie Walden, Dorothy Womble, Bob Womble, and Wayne McMaster; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other beloved friends.
Viewing: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Monday, June 26, 2023 at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.
Funeral will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 2520 Richardson Road Apex, North Carolina 27502.
Burial: Church Cemetery
Family receiving friends at 801 E. Maple Lane in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 between the hours of 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. Please respect this request the family thanks you for your thoughts and prayers.
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Jacqueline McNeill sent Sunlit Memories Standing Spray for James Russell Walden - June 25, 2023
Sincere Condolences to Deaconess Jacqueline Burt and Family
Love, The McNeill Family and The New Breed Church Family
Uncle James & Aunt Helen. While your Spirit may have gone from this place, you both are forever in my heart. It had been years of hearing about you from my Dad, your brother Lonnie. It was memorable, the time we spent together with you & Aunt Helen who reminded me so much of my Mom, Doris. I didn't get the chance to meet your children but Butch, Larry and myself welcome the opportunity. Prayers to All..... Peanut (Denise Walden-Baillie) 404-488-7698
Jackie, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You have our deepest sympathy. Praying for you and your family at this differcult time. Falton & Varetta Judd
Condolences to the Walden family . I will keep you in my Prayers. Jessie Dewar
Sending our condolences to the family. From his godchildren (Nia, Airica and Mariah)
To Jackie,Barbara and all grandchildren and greats.I am so sorry to hear of Mr.James passing.I will keep everyone in my prayers. Joette Newkirk and family
Our condolences to you Jackie and Barbara for your loss. Mr James and Mrs Helen were good neighbors and friends with our parents. May you and your family find strength in the Lord. Rev Jacquelyn and the Fuller family
Jackie sorry for the lost if you dad but just remember that he is with your mother again and out of hurt danger and harm now with no worries because our master has them in his hands. I'm praying that your day tomorrow will be tears of gladness for you know our master and his love. Deborah Hinton Downing
To Marguerite, May the God of Comfort be with you and the entire family and bring strength to all in this Time of Loss Poletta, A family friend
Jackie,So Sorry to hear about your Father, My condolences, and Prayers
Sorry for your loss may God's peace be with you through this difficult time. We will see him again, not on Earth, but in heaven. Just remember to be absent in body, he is in the presence of the Lord. Howard Morrow and family
Our condolences to the family. Elton Wright &JJ Renee Walden-Wright
To Jackie and the Family I'm sorry to hear the passing of your Father, my prayers goes out to each of you. Catherine Holland Knightdale
Sincere condolences to the Walden Family 🙏🏽Pastor F.Woodard
Dear Family, Cousins I send my prayers for comfort and strength.
Best Wishes,
Princess M Walden
Our condolences to Barbara and Jackie praying For that the Lord will strengthen you during your Time of sorrow. Your mom and dad were good neighbors to our parents. Rev. Jacquelyn Fuller and the Fuller Family
Our condolences to you Barbara and Jackie We are praying for your strength.Such wonderful Neighbor to our late mom and dad they were. Rev Jacquelyn Fuller and the Fuller family.
It was a wonderful path in life when my family (The Lewis Family) that lived beside this wonderful family for so many years, so sad on Second St ,but wonderful memories especially when they accepted my 3 children as Godchildren irs bitter sweet. Pa Walden you are missed but now we carry you in our hearts. Much Love Jean
Prayers for the family love ❤️ you all Monica Womble and family
Our condolences to the Walden family. Farrington family,Carolyn, Geraldine,Doreatha,and Wade
Barbara, Jackie, and the Walden/ Burt family; my sincerest condolences ; prayers for you all. (Barbara Revels)
Barbara, Jackie, and the Walden/ Burt family; my sincerest condolences ; prayers for you all.
Cousin James, I still remember meeting you for the first time. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to have you as a part of my life and to guide me through so much family history. My condolences to you and your family. Hallema Webb
To the Family Look to God for strength and guidance. He will see you through these difficult times.
Barbara Diane McNeill Constance McNeill VanDyke
I will miss my Cousin James he had a sweet soul and so kind my Grandmothers nephew Mamie Cotten Webb love you Cousin Glenda Webb Daye
Sending prayers of strength and comfort to the Walden and Burt Family. Tonya Burt-Davis
James Walden was my cousin.Yes he will truly be missed with his stories about family and the past long ago.He could truly make you laugh.The Webb family
James Walden you will truly be missed.Loved the stories he would tell about the family.
Jackie so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. What a great man he was. Sending to you and the Walden family our sincere condolences. With love. Ross and Jodie Denson
Condolences from Larry and Patricia Gadfy.
My sincere condolences to the Walden Family may God continue to be with you in the days to come James"Butch"Snelling
Praying for the family
Will miss you Uncle James the last of the older Walden generation. You're now with your love and soulmate. RIP Love your niece Diane W. Moon
Jackie so sorry of the loss of your father, sending sincere condolences to you and your family. Darlene Norris-B
Praying for your family at this time Maryland and Ruby Snelling
Missing you Papa tell MaMa I said hello y'all are together again you lived a bless 93 years Take your wings Love Tawanna
I will miss passing his home and seeing him as he set on front deck. I will miss seeing him take his walk around the neighborhood and throwing up his hand in a wave as he passed your home. His familiar face is already missed; however, Mr. Walden is walking so strong with his God. Blessings and Condolences to the family. Floya Cotten-Brown
My prayer/thoughts for Walden/Burt family.May he rest in peace. From Buddy/Robin McNeill
"So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you". May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Marguerite Foggy and Pauline Swinson
My condolences to the Walden and Burt families. You done all you could and he knew y'all cared and loved him dearly. He's in God's hands. Malon and Gloria McLean
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