Roy Lee Walker
June 9, 1924 ~ January 8, 2017
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Roy Lee Walker, 92, passed away January 8, 2017, at the Solace Center with his daughter at his side.
Roy was born June 9, 1924 in Old Fort but spent his life in Buncombe County. Mr. Walker was a graduate of Leicester High School in 1942. He was preceded in death by his parents Homer Albert and Carrie Ledford Walker and sister Robena Merrill.
Roy worked at American Enka for 42 years, was a carpenter, plumber, electrician and always had time for everyone. He was an avid reader and enjoyed politics. He and his wife of 70 years, Viola Walker, enjoyed square dancing with the Asheville Allemanders Square Dance Club, and travel throughout the US and Canada.
He is survived by his sisters Ruby Ponder and Revonda Hawkins (Clarence); brother Rex Walker (Alice); son Tony Walker; daughter Deanna Davis (Kevin); grandchildren Jeff Rice (Amber) and Robin Rice (Keith Leonard); great-grandchildren Alex Rice (Brittany), Makenzie Rice, and Brayden Rice; and great-great grandchildren Adalynn Dale Rice and Zaxton Rice.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Ave. chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Dr. Keith Hutchinson officiating. Interment will follow at the Leicester Episcopal Cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
His family would like to thank the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center for all their love and support.
In lieu of flowers, his family wishes that a donation be made to a favorite charity.
I am honored and gratified to have had the opportunity to get to know my Father in Law, Roy Walker. I treasure the memories we made together. Whether working on the tractor, splitting and stacking wood, or going on a drive just to watch the scenery go by … it was all good times. The stories he told are now mine to remember as well.
I’m going to miss Roy … but more importantly, I’m never going to lose him.
Kevin
Our condolences to the entire Walker family, may you have comfort & peace.
Deanna and family, we are sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. May God give you the peace and comfort during the days ahead. You are in our
thoughts and prayers.
Dear Walker Family, So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing, he always had a smile, and will dearly be missed as a wonderful neighbor and friend. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, The Glenn Stewart Family, Janet, Glenna, Loretta and Charlie Higdon
So sorry. Just learned of Roy’s passing. Will not be able to attend services due to such short notice,
We remember him (and Viola) fondly. Enjoyed dancing with them many years.
We will treasure their memory.
Dewey and Bertha Ramsey
Deanna and the Walker family. Steve and I enjoyed square dancing with Roy and Viola for many years. Both were good friends of ours and they always had a smile for everyone. We’ll miss them. With love.
So sorry, Revonda about your brother. He did live a long life.