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Walter Camden Obituary
Walter Thomas Camden, 78 of Big Island, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born on Thursday, January 5, 1933 in Rockbridge County, a son of May Goad Camden of Buena Vista, who survives and the late Samuel Oscar Camden. He was a retired employee of Georgia Pacific and and was a member of Big Island Baptist Church. He was also a U. S. Army veteran.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by is his wife, Willie Pearl Austin Camden; two daughters, Elaine Camden Grishaw & special friend, Greg of Madison Heights; Susan Camden Tolley & husband, Jeff of Sedalia; a brother, Plynn Camden of Buena Vista; a sister, Martha Gupton of Petersburg; four grandchildren, Hunter Tolley, Trevor Grishaw, Forrest Tolley, Alexis Grishaw.
The family requests those wishing to make memorials to consider Big Island Baptist Church, P. O. Box 348, Big Island, VA 24526 or Big Island Emergency Crew, P. O. Box 343, Big Island, VA 24526. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Big Island Baptist Church with Rev. Bryon LePere officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walter Camden
K-MART PHARMACY
July 5, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Patricia Hamilton/Elliott
July 3, 2011
Willie, So sorry to hear of the lost of Walter. My thoughts and prayer are for you and your family. We had so many great memories, both riding motorcycles and making dolls.
Debbie Burks
July 3, 2011
susan, i'm so sorry for your loss. thinking about you and your family. if you need anything let me know.
Dianne Nichols
July 2, 2011
Susan,
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Holding those special memories will fill a huge gap in the coming days.
July 2, 2011
Would like to have made a visit to Walter in the hospital , but did not know he was there. Good freind and great biker. All of us will miss him. Again we are sorry for the loss to all the family and friends.
Leon , Forest, Va.
dennis coffey
July 2, 2011
Susan, Theres nothing i can say I know from when I lost my dad to take away the hurt right now, even though it felt good to know like Walter , he was very well liked and respected.I never once saw your dad in a bad mood at work and he was always friendly and would take a minute to talk. PLease tell your family I'm sure they are in many peoples thoughts during this time
dennis coffey
Mary & Jerry Austin Family
July 2, 2011
Willie, Elaine and Susan, Remembering all the times we spent together in past years. Love and our sympathies to you all. You know we love you. Keep him close in memory.
Betty Sue Burley
July 2, 2011
Mrs, Camden, Elaine & Susan, so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of your Dad riding his motorcycle.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Betty Sue Putt Burley
Becky Eagle
July 2, 2011
Willie, Elaine and Susan and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. Keep the memories close to your heart and remember your dad was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Becky Eagle and family
Cathy Coffey
July 2, 2011
Susan, One of the hardest thing's you will do in life is say good bye to your parents. Just take comfort in knowing he Lived a full life, Had many People who loved and cared for him, And is a place where life begins again With no Pain or worry's . Hold his memory dear to your heart. I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thought's
July 2, 2011
so sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers. patrickarrington n liz bigisland
Randy & Roberta Cash
July 2, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
dorothy brown
July 2, 2011
walter was a great guy! he will be greatly missed by his choir and church and community. i remember when i was in youth he gave some rides on his motorcycle! he may be gone but will never be forgotten. prayers for the family in the coming days weeks and months ahead. susan and elaine i know what its like to lose a father and if u ever need to chat i will be here for you all. and sorry for your loss.
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