Dateline-Whitmire, SC
Richard Elliott Walker, age 76, of 1533 Tyger River Rd., died Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Newberry County Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Rock Hill, SC and was a son of the late William L. and Lois M. Walker.
Mr. Walker served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Gregory.
Surviving are his wife, Sheila Walker of the home; a son, Glen R. Walker and wife, Margie of Whitmire; a daughter Tracy Walker Martin and husband, Guy of Fort Mill; a brother, Archie L. Walker of Ohio; a sister, Judy Childers of Rock Hill; grandchildren, Glen A. Walker, Holly R. Martin, Amber Walker, Nena Walker and Beth L. Martin; and great-grandchildren, Autumn Burch and Abigail Burch.
He was predeceased by a son, Dale E. Walker; a brother, David Walker; and sisters, Polly Childers, Shirley Garrett and Gladys Reeves.
Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, May 21st at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church, Indian Land, SC.
The family will receive friends following the graveside service at the home of Tracy Martin, 7944 Henry Harris Rd., Fort Mill, SC.
Memorials may be made to Bible Faith Tabernacle, 1533 Tyger River Road, Whitmire, SC 29178.
Condolences may be expressed online at
www.grayfuneralhome.com
Gray Funeral Home of Clinton.