H. WEBSTER WALKER, III

H. Webster Walker died peacefully at home on May 21. He was beloved by friends, family and the many communities in which he was engaged. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life, and they adored their father and “Gampy.” Web was born September 4, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, the son of Harry Webster Walker II, and Alethea Kunhardt Walker. During his youth, he lived in places as diverse as Brazil, Winnetka, Illinois, and Southport, Connecticut. He brought his joy of life and infectious laugh to all of them. Web’s career spanned business, banking and the citrus industry. His retirement from his SunSweet Fruit company left customers bereft of the nation’s best citrus. Web was a philanthropist, who contributed his energy, goodwill and resources to many projects that benefitted young people and the less fortunate. He was leader in the Orchid Island Rotary Club, and he served on several foundations. Nobody wore a Hawaiian shirt with shorts at a fundraiser or party better than Web did. He loved life in Florida. And it showed. Web passionately cheered on his kids – and their friends – as they excelled in sporting events and in life itself. He always lifted his voice on their behalf, often much to the chagrin of the referees. Yet, he calmly managed to be there for friends and family in difficult situations. Web could give you a bear hug and a sarcastic comment at the same time. He had a subtly quiet – yet deeply rooted appreciation – for life, his family and the home they built together. He graduated from The Harvey School, The Berkshire School, and Florida Southern College. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Holland Walker, and their large and loving family, who will miss him every day: Jane Walker Blake (Tommy), Camp Walker (Michelle) and Holland Walker (Steven Josephs), along with four beloved grandchildren: Hollis, Henry and Webster Blake and William Camp Walker. His sister, Antoinette Hamner (George), and brother, Gilford Walker, along with seven nieces and nephews also survive him. So does his beloved dog, Charlie. He was preceded in death by his mother, his father, his sister, Alethea Walker Overholser, and his terracotta warrior dog, Jack. Funeral services will be held at Community Church in Vero Beach at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 29. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given in Web’s memory to the Vero Beach Dog Park (www.verobeachdogpark.com), where he spent part of every day, the Education Foundation (www.edfoundationirc.org) and ARC (ww.arcir.org).