Fred Williams Walker
February 18, 1925 ~ January 22, 2009
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Fred Williams Walker, 83, of 31 Pop Walker Rd., Candler, died on Thursday January 22, 2009 at his home following several years of declining health.
A native of Jackson Co., Alabama, Mr. Walker was the son of the late David Soloman and Clara Williams Walker. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Allen "Festus" Walker, and by his three brothers.
Mr. Walker graduated from Asheville Biltmore College, and retired from American Enka, where he worked as a technical supervisor in the chemical department. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII, and was also a member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School.
Mr. Walker is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Wilson Walker; daughter, Sandra Holbrook, of Candler; son, David Walker and wife Connie, of Fletcher; grandsons, Scott Holbrook and wife Tobi, Dane Holbrook and wife Tonya, and Bo Walker, and six great-grandchildren.
A funeral service for Mr. Walker will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday at Montmorenci United Methodist Church with the Revs. Henry C. "Hank" Thompson and Frank Gordon officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
His family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
The family gives special thanks to Dr. James Hoer who served not only as a doctor, but also as a friend.
Memorials may be made to the Montmorenci United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 610, Candler, NC 28715, or to CarePartners Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Dear Mary and family, I just returned from Raleigh after a weeks stay at my son’s and did not know of Fred’s passing, please know that I share in your sorrow. I met Fred one time at your house at bridge and know he was a lovely man. I know you have many, many memories that will sustain you in life and my prayers are that God will wrap his arms around you and your precious family – with loving thoughts, Shirley Colagerakis
Mary, Sandra and David our hearts and prayers go out to you. We are so thankful to have known Fred all these years and cherish the memories and friendship that he always shared. God Bless all of you.
Mary & Family please accept my sympathy and prayers. We can all be so thankful for the memories of Fred.
Mary, Sandra Kay,David and all of the special children, it is with a broken heart that I write this note,for there is no way to fill the void that this special gentleman left, but I also know that he walked the walk and talked the talk of our Lord and Savior. I, like you know that some day we will meet him again. Years have gone by so quickly since we became neighbors, but we always knew that you all loved us very deeply as we have and still love you ALL.Love you all, Mildred Rice Connor
Our hearts and prayers are with all if you at this time in your life. May GOD give all of you the strength and hold you in HIS hands. Love and Prayers, Joey and Beannie
The passing of Fred is a loss for many people and especially his family. We came to know the Walkers through our dear aunt and uncle Paul and Helen Israel. We saw them fairly often after we moved to NC in 1992.
We found Mary and Fred to be very generous ,kind,and thoughtful friends to almost everyone.
Declining health and family responsibilities kept us from seeing them as often in the last few years. But once you were friends with the Walkers you never forgot them.
Our heartfelt love and sympathy go to Mary and all the other family members.
We will miss him but when he met his Maker I am sure He said, ‘Well done My good and faithful servant’.
With love,
The Stallards
A good friend always,
You will be missed.
Life will not be the same,
Till we meet again,
I love you.
Lew
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Many happy memories are mine at the Walkers and the Holbrooks.
Carol Johnston
I didn’t know Fred well, but he was kind enough to share a couple of meals with me. My thoughts are with the family, I know a bunch of them and know they are hurting for their loss. God bless you all Cynthia Collins
Dear David and family, We are so sorry to learn of your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sweet memories and the loving arms of Jesus will get you through. You know that he is in a better place and of a healed body and that you will see him again someday.
Mary, David, Sandra Kay and all of the family…
Mother called last night to tell me about Fred’s passing. While I am sorry I can’t be at the service, my heart celebrates Fred’s life and the life-long relationship the Henderson family has had with the Walkers.
Mary and Fred are my godparents and I can’t remember a time when I did not know all of you. The stories are too many to share, but know that I cherish every one of them. My life is more complete because of Fred and all of you and I wouldn’t give up a single memory of the times we have shared.
May God send His Angels to hold you all in the safety of Their wings even as They welcomed Fred to the glory of the Father.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dearest Mary, Sandra Kay and David,
I’ve just learned of Fred’s death and it is now time for the service.
While this will leave a big void in your lives know that Fred and Mother are now sharing stories and enjoying each other once again.
Love and sympathy to all the family.
We have your family in our prayers David. We love you and are sorry for your loss.
Ronnie and Lisa Wilson
David, we are continually lifting you up in our thoughts and prayers. Danny & Janet Farlow