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Walter Young "Wally" Head Jr.

1940 - 2003

BORN

1940

DIED

2003

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Walter Head Obituary

Walter "Wally" Young Head Jr., 62, passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003, in Arlington.

Funeral: Pleasant Ridge Church of Christ, 6102 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd., Arlington. Time and date are pending. Burial: Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington

Walter was born June 21, 1940, in St. Louis, Mo. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1958, and studied architecture at Texas Tech University. Wally received his architect's license on Feb. 11, 1975.

Survivors: Wife, Doris, of Arlington; sons, Walter Young Head III and wife, Deborah Lynn Head, Aron Dominac Head and wife, Suzanne Baugh Head, and Eric Scott Manor and wife, Susan Ann Manor; grandchildren, Hillary Marie Head, Emily Raquel Head, Ryan Scott Manor, and Blake Michael Manor; parents, Walter Young Head Sr. and Ethelyne Head; brother, Timothy L. Head; sister, Sharon Gammon.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Feb. 18, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Head

13 Entries

Crystal Abshari

March 20, 2003

A WISH FOR YOU

I'll make a wish for you

and hope it will come true,

if life will just be kind,

to such a gentle mind,

and if you lose your way

think back on yesturday

remember me that way,

I'll be right behind your

shoulder, watching you.

I'll be standing by your side, what ever you do and I won't ever leave as long as you believe, you just believe. For God Said it well come true someday, that I will see you.

Take Care Doris.

Libby Havard

February 19, 2003

Dear Doris...

I also have nothing but happy, smiley memories of Wally. Even at Mother's funeral he was smiling and uplifting. We know he and Mother are up there watching over you, Bob and me. And with those two angels, we are going to be just fine.

He will be sorely missed.

Susan Batte

February 19, 2003

I worked with Walter at the City of Grapevine and just wanted to express my sympathy to Walter's family.

Hugo Gardea

February 18, 2003

We know Walter is in better hands now. I'll never forget the assistance he gave me in trying to make some of Grapevine's historic homes comply with current building codes. Walter - thank you so much for your appreciation and understanding of historic buildings.

My thoughts and prayers go to Walter's family, friends and loved ones.

Barbie Moore Easterwood

February 18, 2003

Doris,

My memories of Wally are happy ones, laughing and being at ease wherever he found himself. His curious nature probably has him poking into all sorts of nooks and crannies now, and will be there to guide the rest of us, as usual. He was very dear.

My heart goes out to you, because Wally’s absence will surely leave an enormous empty space.

You have had a rough go of it - I wish you peace.

Friend and cousin,

Barbie Moore Easterwood

Audrey Jones

February 18, 2003

I am sorry for your loss. I work at the Grapevine City Hall and even though I did not work with Walter directly - he was a very nice man.

I know the Lord will be with your family in your sorrow.

Brenda Queen

February 18, 2003

Walter, no matter how bad you were feeling, you always had a smile on your face and a story to tell. You spoke so highly of your beautiful wife and wonderful children. You will be missed by many.

Connie Cook

February 18, 2003

Doris,

I'm very sorry to hear about Walters passing.It was such a shock to all of us. He was always upbeat and optimistic about his recovery. You could ask him pretty much at any time how he was feeling and he would say, "I'm doing better", "better than yesterday".

He always had such a variety of music playing at his work station, you could hear him humming or singing along with it. It's hard to know exactly what to say at a time like this. I pray that the Lord will give you comfort & peace, and the strength to endure what you have to at this time. Walter was a good hearted man and he will be missed by many.

With Deepest Sympathy

Gerrie Graham-Bewley

February 18, 2003

I worked with Walter for two years at the City of Grapevine. Walter was a great asset to our Building Inspection Department. He was a kind and gracious man and very well respected. I always enjoyed hearing interesting stories of his past. Walter had a great love for music. Everyday he would have a different CD playing, anything from Rock and Roll and Classical to Bluegrass and Native American music. I will really miss Walter, but it's assuring to know that he is in a much better place.

James Thornton, Jr.

February 18, 2003

Even though I have only worked with Walter since he started working for Grapevine, it was a real pleasure to have worked with him. It was always a treat to hear his classical music playing every now and then. He will be missed in City Hall.

Pam Huntress

February 18, 2003

Walter will be missed here at City Hall in Grapevine. He was always a professional and an expert at his job. Everyone here kept hoping he would come back and be around full time so we could get to know him better. Our time with Walter was just too short. I know I share my coworkers feelings in saying our thoughts and prayers are with Walter's family during this very difficult time of acceptance. God be with you all.

Sharon Hendricks

February 18, 2003

Sharon Hendricks, Public Works Dept., City of Grapevine

Billie Jo and Cindy Hughes

February 18, 2003

Doris,

May God's peace and love surround you.

I can't help but believe,Wally and Jack are having a peaceful rest in heaven now. Jack needed Wally's company, and God called him home!!

Cindy Hughes

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