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George Reid Walker
( January 17, 1938 - August 21, 2016 )
George Reid Walker, age 78, of Iron Station, died on Sunday, August 21, 2016.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stanley with Pastor Wesley Frye officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Mr. Walker was born January 17, 1938, in Landis, NC to the late Martin Odell and Jenny A. Walker. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed working in his yard, traveling, and spending time with family. When his children were young, he helped with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and was a volunteer fireman for many years. Mr. Walker was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, and especially enjoyed the Prime Time’s senior group.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rachel T. Walker; a son, Brian Todd Walker of Iron Station; a daughter, Teresa Yarbro, and husband Ronnie, of Gastonia; a sister, Jean Ross of Landis; a granddaughter, Megan Yarbro; a grandson, Brian Ashton, and wife Siobhan, of Alaska; and a great-grandson, Tyler Ashton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 203 S. Main Street, Stanley, NC 28164.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Catawba Regional Hospice House in Newton.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stanley with Pastor Wesley Frye officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Mr. Walker was born January 17, 1938, in Landis, NC to the late Martin Odell and Jenny A. Walker. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed working in his yard, traveling, and spending time with family. When his children were young, he helped with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and was a volunteer fireman for many years. Mr. Walker was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, and especially enjoyed the Prime Time’s senior group.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rachel T. Walker; a son, Brian Todd Walker of Iron Station; a daughter, Teresa Yarbro, and husband Ronnie, of Gastonia; a sister, Jean Ross of Landis; a granddaughter, Megan Yarbro; a grandson, Brian Ashton, and wife Siobhan, of Alaska; and a great-grandson, Tyler Ashton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 203 S. Main Street, Stanley, NC 28164.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Catawba Regional Hospice House in Newton.
Posted on 22 Aug 2016
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