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CLEVELAND DAVIS
BAT CAVE - Walter Cleveland Davis, 52, died unexpectedly at his home in Bat Cave, N.C. last week. He is preceded in death by his natural parents, Richie and Margaret Davis and his adopted parents, Cotton and Claudette Whitlock, as well as his half-sister, Tani Heidenreich, and brother, Bill Burchette.
During his 30+ years as a resident of Henderson County, Walt's careers included innkeeper of the Old Mill in Bat Cave, postal delivery mailman for the Hot Springs area, a waiter at several upscale Asheville restaurants and, most recently, as a lead server at the Esmeralda Inn in Chimney Rock. From an early age, Walt was a gifted artist with special interest in arts and crafts, music and painting.
Walt grew up in Spartanburg, S.C. He was a 1978 graduate of Spartanburg HS and was a National Merit Scholarship recipient. He attended the University of South Carolina Honor College in Columbia, S.C.
He is survived by his brothers, William Davis, Joe Burchette Jr. and Pete Whitlock, as well as half siblings, Jean Farnsworth, Rich Davis and Cheryl and Robert Heidenreich. Walt was a kind and generous soul who was loved by many and will be missed by all.
A celebration of his life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2012 at the Esmeralda Inn in Chimney Rock.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to WNCAP Organization (www.wncap.org), P.O. Box 2411, Asheville, NC 28802-2411.
To sign the online register book, please visit www.shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Robby Hayes
October 22, 2012
Walt was a kind a gentle friend to me for many years. Me and many of my friends stayed with him at the old mill. We had many years of fun from time to time when I could make it up . He was amazing in so many ways !
Israel Mayfield
October 19, 2012
Walt, your friendship meant more to me than you know. It is hard to believe that after almost ten years, you are gone. Your loving spirit to those around you was unending and unconditional. Whenever I saw you, you had this smile that was contagious. I will miss you my friend. May your journey be joyous and carefree. You deserve it.
We will meet again...
Israel Mayfield
October 18, 2012
Walt, your friendship meant more to me than you know. It is hard to believe that after almost ten years, you are gone. Your loving spirit to those around you was unending and unconditional. Whenever I saw you, you had this smile that was contagious. I will miss you my friend. May your journey be joyous and carefree. You deserve it.
We will meet again...
Sabrina Warren
October 18, 2012
To the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Walt was such a wonderful person. He will be missed.
Bill Brown
October 18, 2012
A story book "cave" man charachter right to the end. An interesting and unique friend, he could challenge the best of us and laugh off the rest, may he finally find peace and happiness in the flowing rivers of the hearafter.His charismatic wit and twisted humor, not everyone could appreciate,but maybe God as he welcomes him home.
Bruce McGee
October 18, 2012
I've known Walt since 1986. He was nothing short of a good friend all these years, and I will truly miss him. Walt was a genuine guy, and what you saw was who he was.
Robert Thompson
October 18, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
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