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Willie Eugene Walker NORFOLK - Willie Eugene "Gene" Walker, 74, went to be with the Lord Feb. 6, 2009. Gene was born in Sparta, Tenn., the son of the late Howard and Georgia Walker. He was a former National Guardsman and retired salesman. He was a longtime member and deacon of Ingleside Baptist Church, recently attending Brentwood Baptist Church. He was a Masonic veteran of Naomi Lodge No. 87. Cherishing his memory are three children, Susan Teachout, Tami Mckeon and David Walker; four grandchildren, Michael Driskell, Jennifer Plautz, Bryan Hurwitz and Sarah Hurwitz; five great-grandchildren, Christopher and Joshua Driskell, Madyson and Ayden Plautz and Ethan Hurwitz, along with special in-laws who were always like his own children and grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, Norfolk, with the Rev. Terry Riddle officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Feb. 8, 2009.

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Su Hyatt Amsden

February 9, 2009

Susan, Tammy and David,

I will always hold fond memories of those wonderful camping trips with your mom and dad and you all. Your dad had a great sense of humor and was always fun to be around. He was quite the fisherman those days and would catch really big fish. Well, his fish tales were really big, at least! May God bless you during this time of loss and sadness and may you hold memories of your father near and dear to your hearts.
Love,

Constance Lue

February 8, 2009

Rex and I have known Gene since High School and we have shared many happy moments with him and his family. We will miss him. We will keep his children close in thought.
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Bruce and Keisha Lewis

February 8, 2009

Susan and family. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do or that you need.

Love always,

Frances Merritt

February 8, 2009

I was very saddened to learn of your lost of Mr. Williams, he was truly a nice man and I enjoyed working with him. I was his social worker from social services and I provided him with the aide that he seemed to like so much. Very truly yours, Frances Merritt

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