Melton Gilbert Walden, Jr.

Melton Gilbert Walden, Jr., 58,of Clewiston, Florida transitioned Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Louisa County. He was the son of Doris Faulk Walden and the late Melton Gilbert Walden, Sr. Besides his father he was preceded in death by his wife Kaleta Walden. Mr. Walden was a graduate of Forest Glen High School. He was employed with Hercules, Colonial Shipyard and International Paper where he was a Welder and a Maintenance Mechanic. He was an avid tool collector and jack of all trades. He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Doris Faulk Walden; three daughters, Kimberly W. Johnson (Logan) of Suffolk, Stacy W. Tolliver (Montrez) of Columbus, GA and Courtney W. Thorpe (Tirahn) of San Antonio TX; three sons, Kevin Walden Sr. (Lawren) of Pikeville, NC, Marcus Walden of Houson TX and Melton G. Walden III (Trey) of Richmond; three sisters, LaDonna W. Hopson (Walter) of Yorktown, Doris W. Howell (Alvin) and Lizzie W. Russell (William) both of Suffolk; three brothers, Monte K. Walden Sr. (Thora Jean), Glen L. Walden, Sr. both of Suffolk and Marichal l. Walden Sr. (Lisa) of Hampton and a host of grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins. There is NO PUBLIC VIEWING. A graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. William L. Lang will deliver the message of comfort. Due to COVID-the family will not receive visitors nor will it be a repass. The family has requested no physical contact and to maintain social distancing MASKS ARE MANDATORY. Professional services with dignity have been entrusted to Crocker Funeral Home, Inc. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Melton Gilbert Walden, Jr., please visit our flower store.