Fred James Walden, age 79, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. He was born on February 21, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dixie Walden. He is survived by his wife, Pauline Walden of Dalton; sons and daughters in law, Robert and Pandora Walden of Dalton, James and Rhonda Walden of Dalton; daughters and son in law, Debbie Parker of Dalton, Betty and Steve Hale of Dalton; 4 step children; brother and sister in law, Author and Barbara Walden of Dalton; sisters, Catherine Dunn of Blue Ridge, Addie Barnes of Dalton; and many grandchildren. Arrangements have been entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.