Roy R. Walter

WALTER, Roy R. - Of Flint, age 83, died Saturday, February 22, 2003 at his residence. Funeral service will be held at 1PM Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Larry Burke and Mr. Ken Cairns officiating. Burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Vernon, Michigan, with a military graveside service under the auspices of the Marine Corps League, Flint Detachment. Those desiring may make contributions to Carriage Town Ministries or The Salvation Army. Visitation 1-8PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Roy was born in Flint, Michigan on February 28, 1919, the son of Carl and Lena (Laroche) Walter and was a resident of the Flint area all of his life. He married Arlene Koan on May 16, 1942 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was a member of South Baptist Church and Rejoicers. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, having participated in the invasions of Africa, Sicily, Sardinia and Italy. Mr. Walter was employed by Chevrolet Manufacturing for 37 years, retiring in 1983. Surviving are wife, Arlene E.; 4 children, Shelley and husband Larry Isaacson of Grand Blanc, Brian and wife Sherry Walter of Gaines, Kerry Walter of Flint, Gregory and wife Francesca Walter of Troy; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Elaine Gauthier.