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2019
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John Walker Obituary
He was born on January 8, 1927 in Charlotte, NC, to the late Charles Percival and Clara Bell Walker. Mr. Walker was a graduate of Central High School in Charlotte. He was a WWII veteran serving in the US Army Air Corp. He was a founding member of the Lake Wylie Power Squadron-USCG Auxiliary. Mr. Walker was a retired insurance agent. He was a member of the Lake Norman Shrine Club; where he was very active in the Shrine Bands (Captain) and was a member of MENSA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wives, Charlotte Small Walker, Mary Jane Walker, Alice Banner Walker; son, John A. Walker, Jr.; brother, William Walker; and sister, Dorothy Diggle.
He is survived by his children, Marilyn Allison (Tyler) of Mint Hill, Gordon Walker of Mooresville; eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 3:00-5:00 PM on Saturday, March 30 at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Medi Home Hospice, 1955 Newland Hwy, Newland, NC 28657 or Shriners Hospital for Children's, 604 Doug Mayes Place, Charlotte, NC 28262.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory, Mooresville, is serving the Walker family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.
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March 29, 2019
He was a wonderful person and he was always there for me. I am very proud to call him my God Father! My thoughts and love to of all the family. I wish I could be there with you.
All my love Lynda Arnold Hunt
March 24, 2019
My deepest sympathies to the Walker family. May your memories and loving words from family and friends bring you some comfort during this difficult time. (Isaiah 57:15)
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Mar
30
Celebration of Life
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory494 E Plaza Dr. Hwy 150, Mooresville, NC 28115
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