William Walker Sr.

William T. Walker Sr. NORFOLK - Early Tuesday morning Oct. 19, 2010, the Lord called to eternal rest our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Mr. William T. Walker Sr., from Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center at 3 a.m. The Lord blessed him to see 89 glorious years. Mr. Walker was a native of Princess Anne County and the son of the late Sandy and Leila Walker. He was a member of Deep Creek Church of Christ for many years and served on many boards. He served in the United States Army as a sergeant during World War II. While in the service, he met and married the late Mary Bell Chisel Walker, and of this union four loving children were born. Mr. Walker worked for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for 35 years. He retired and began spending his time enjoying his grandchildren. He was a likeable person and loved by his family and friends. He leaves behind to cherish his memory one daughter, Patricia M. Freeman (Sylvester); three sons, William T. Walker Jr. (Carolyn), Larry R. Walker, and Jeffrey G. Walker; one sister, Receil Reynolds (Harvey); 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. A funeral will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Hale Funeral Home with interment in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends today from 6 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. www.halefuneralhome.com.