Mr. Anthony, Steve (Butterball) Walraven age 56 of Calhoun passed away Thursday morning August 7th at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome following a brief illness.

Steve was born on May 28, 1952 in Gordon County, Georgia son of the late Grady Walraven and Lucille Sitton Walraven.  He served his country with the U.S. Army.  At the time of his death he was employed by Walmart Store at Acworth Georgia as a department manager.

Steve is survived by his wife, Deborah Jean Balliew Walraven to whome he was married for 34 years.  One daughter; Stephanie Lathem and her husband, Robbie of Clahoun, Georiga.  Two brothers; Grady Walraven, Jr. and his wife Nina Mae of Lindale, Georgia and Tim Walraven of Calhoun, Georgia.  Nephew- Brian Walraven, four grandchildren Brody, Lorin, Briana and Libby Lathem.

Funeral services for Mr. Anthony Steve (Butterball) Walraven will be conducted Saturday at 11 AM at the Chapel of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home with Reve. Eddie Brannon officiating.  Active pallbearers serving will include; Keith Thomas, Bill Dillard, Jonny Dean, Jimmy Dean, Jerry Dean and Jimmy Godfrey.  These gentlemen are requested to meet at the funeral home Saturday morninga t 10:15 AM. Internment will follow the service at Chandler Cemetery.  The family will receive friedns at Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home Friday evening during the hours of 6 until 9 PM.

Max Brannon & Sons Funeral home in Calhoun is in charge of arrangements.