Robert Watson Walden

 

Seneca, SC – Robert Watson Walden, 91, husband of Rena McKown Walden, of Seneca, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Residences at Park Place.

 

A native of Kemp, GA, Mr. Walden was the son of the late Seth Watson and Ruby Henry Walden. He was a Corporal in the US Air Force and served during the Korean War and also served in the South Carolina National Guard for eleven years. Mr. Walden was an electrician at Duke Energy and was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church. He was also a Mason, a Hejaz Shriner, and a member of the Lions Club since 1966 where he served in all capacities in South Carolina including District Governor.

 

In addition to his wife, Mr. Walden is survived by his sons: Robert Lee Bledsoe (Brenda) of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Robert Timothy Walden (Becky) of Seneca, SC and Leslie Watson Walden (Melissa) of Seneca, SC; sisters: Shirley Walden Hollis, Jackie Walden Prather, and Gaylyn Walden Tuberville; grandchildren: Jeremy Allen Bledsoe (Wendy), Shannon Leigh Bledsoe Juenger (Shannon), Robert Walden Whitesides (Katelyn), Lindsey Walden Whalen, Christopher William Walden (Rachel), Elizabeth Kay Walden, and Joanna Watson Walden; and great-grandchildren: Jerryn Michael Whalen, Daveigh Jayne Whitesides, Riley Kate Walden, Hayden Juenger, Hayleigh Juenger, Devon Robert Bledsoe (Valerie), Samuel David Bledsoe (Dayana), Abigail Bledsoe; great-great grandchild: Jeremy Allen Bledsoe.

 

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel.

 

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Tuesday, October 17, 2023, one hour prior to the service, at Davenport Funeral Home.

 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Cottingham Hospice House: ATTN: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Dr., Seneca, SC 29672.

 

The family is at their respective homes.