Thomas Eugene Walden Jr.

CLAXTON: Thomas Eugene Walden, Jr., 67, passed away March 19, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Savannah. The Gibson, Georgia native had resided in Evans County for many years. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Tommy worked as a long-haul truck driver for over 49 years. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He loved fishing with the grandsons and adored his granddaughters, and was smitten with the newest great-granddaughter, Caroline. Tommy was always a joy to be around, full of laughter, and always ready to have a good time.
SURVIVORS: his wife of 32 years, Lucy Glisson Walden of Claxton; one son, Bobby (Nikki) NeSmith of Statesboro; two daughters, Dawn (Walter) Rush of Claxton and Holly Heaston and Drew Long of Statesboro; two brothers, William Bryan Walden of Metter and Michael Anderson, three sisters, Angel Walden (Jay) Tillman of Statesboro, Constance Jacobs and Sherry (Tom) Schinskey; a brother and sister-in-law, Segal and Susan Glisson of Claxton; grandchildren, Walt (Taylor) Rush, Mallori Rush, Lexi NeSmith, John Korp, Zachary NeSmith, Gavin Korp, Nicholas Heaston and Olivia Heaston; one great-granddaughter, Caroline Rush; and several nieces and nephews.
MEMORIAL SERVICE: will be held at a later date.





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