Jonathan "Clay" Walden, 63, entered into rest Friday, November 13, 2020. He was a member of Botsford Baptist Church. He retired from E-Z Go. He worked at Burke County Middle School and was a former member of the Burke County Board of Education. Clay loved hunting, coaching baseball and softball, and the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs and was a faithful fan of both. He loved the Lord and was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Walden; a brother, Clint Walden; and a sister, Pam Jowett.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Charlotte Walden; three daughters, Olivia Wade (Will), Kristal Ramirez both of Waynesboro, and Brittany Brown (Travis) of Twin City; a son, Cameron Walden (Keisha) of Waynesboro; a bonus son, Brennen Quick (Courtney) of Waynesboro; nine grandchildren, Marla Ramirez, Beckam Ramirez, Brett Bagwell, Clay Bagwell, Janna Bagwell, Wyatt Wade all of Waynesboro, Wesley Brown, Bailey Brown, and Hunter Brown all of Twin City; his father, JC Walden of Waynesboro; a brother, Charles Walden (Kaye) of McBean; three sisters, Beverly Black (Mark), Penny Walden, and Essie Broxton (Randy) all of Waynesboro; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm Sunday, November 15 at the funeral home. Funeral Services will be held 11:00am Monday, November 16 at Botsford Baptist Church with Bill Lively, Rev. Mike Dann, and Rev. Ron Drawdy. Burial will follow at Burke Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Beckam Ramirez, Wyatt Wade, Charlie DeLaigle, Mike Midlo, Joe Mead, Garry Fulcher, Jr., Ernest Quick, Troy Smith, and Jim Singletary. Honorary Pallbearers will be Robert Hickman, Jimmy Posey, David Moncus, and Tim Philmon.
DeLoach-McKerley-Prescott Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 220 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830 (706-554-3531)
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