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Walker Calhoun Obituary
CHEROKEE - Walker Calhoun, 93, of Cherokee went to his heavenly home on March 28, 2012. A public visitation will be held at the Cultural Arts Center at Cherokee Central Schools on March 30, 2012 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Details or to send flowers at www.longhousefuneralhome.com.
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Anne Swann
March 24, 2021
Walker Calhoun lives in every breath these mountains breathe. Forever.
Anne Swann
March 24, 2019
Still think of him and all he taught me. Will be forever grateful for his wisdom, humor & kindness.
Ed Orton
April 24, 2012
Some of the best times in my life were spent around Edohi's table. I'll never forget the night he named me after singing the theme song to "Mr. Ed".
Ed "Talking Horse" Orton
Cyndi Jenkins
April 19, 2012
I was so sorry to hear this news. I have had surgery and trying to recovery from this. I am only now getting to post. My sympathy goes out to the family and friends of such a beautiful, wise and traditional man. He will be missed by so many.
April 2, 2012
The most memorable day of my life was the day I met and talked with Walker Calhoun. We sat by Mill Creek in Old Fort on the grounds of Mountain Gateway Museum. I had so many questions, but being in his presence was so awe inspiring that I couldn't think of them. Somehow, I swear, he answered them all without speaking a word. I will never forget him.
-Anne Swann (Mountain Gateway Museum, Old Fort, NC)
Jim Isley
April 2, 2012
We mourn in our loss but rejoice with Walker who has entered the more immediate presence of Creator. Walker Calhoun, you are loved and will be missed. Until we are together again…
Tracie Redbird Yona Awee Brandi & G-babies FrenchHawk
April 1, 2012
God called upon a Great Honorable Leader of Cherokee. Rest in Peace Walker Rest in Peace.
Mary Calhoun
March 31, 2012
My Grandpa was an will always be the greatest man i have ever known except for my dad an mom
CAROLYN HAGGINS
March 31, 2012
TO THE FAMILY OF WALKER CALHOUN HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN AND HE COULD TELL YOU LEGANDS OF CHEROKEE PEOPLE AND HE COULD SING REALLY GOOD AND WE WILL ALL MISS HIM A LOT AND HE NEW MORE ABOUT CHEROKEE NC THAN ANYBODY I KNOW OF HE WAS A GREAT CHEROKEE LEGAND GOD BLESS HIM
Ed
March 30, 2012
I will always hold in my heart the countless nights of language classes, Stomp dances, Green Corn ceremonies, and just visiting with Edohi, My prayers are with Bernice, Rick, Frankie and Little Rick, and the rest of the family. With much love to my Cherokee family
Ed "Gownisk' sogwili" Orton
Florenc, OR.
March 30, 2012
To the family: As you grieve of sadness may the "hearer of prayer" help you to endure this time of sorrow and grant you peace. My deepest condolences. (Psalms 65:2)
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