Gilbert Lee Walden, son of the late Leon Pearson, Sr., and Rachel Wiltcher Pearson, was born January 21, 1959 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and departed this life January 24, 2024 at his home in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 65.

Mr. Walden was formerly of Flowood, Mississippi before moving to Dexter, Missouri in 2016. He was in the insurance business for 43 years before his retirement. He worked as the district manager for Life of Georgia, American General Life, AIG and Kemper Insurance companies. He enjoyed football and listening to country and gospel music. He was also known as the king of cards and loved playing various card games with his family.

On November 27, 1977, in Canton, Mississippi, he was united in marriage to Naomi Brewer. Mrs. Walden survives at their home in Dexter, Missouri.

Other than his wife, he is survived by four sisters, Theresa Steen of Carthage, Mississippi, Donna McPherson of Clarksdale, Mississippi, Kathy Pilgrim of Pearl, Mississippi and Robin Renfroe of Pelahatchie, Mississippi.

Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 5:00p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A memorial service will then be held at Center Terrace Baptist Church in Canton, Mississippi on January 30, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Noland Whitehead officiating.

Mathis Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.