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ELKIN — Mr. Henry Clay Walters, 83, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Walters was born Dec. 26, 1933, in Surry County to the Rev. George and Nettie Renegar Walters. Mr. Walters was a graduate of Elkin High School and retired as a supervisor of the blending department from Chatham Manufacturing. He was a lifelong member of Elkin Valley Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Mr. Walters was a past scout leader and volunteered with Feed the Elderly. He enjoyed traveling and antiquing and was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Walters; and sisters, Myrtle Newman and Betty Jo Swaim. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Shirley H. Walters of the home; sons, Scott Walters and wife Beth of Elkin and Jeffrey Clay Walters and wife Claudette of Mooresville; grandchildren, Kimberly Ledbetter, Nathan Walters, Ian Walters and Josh Walters; great-grandchildren, Cayden Walters and Gavin Walters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Elkin Valley Baptist Church with Dr. Johnny Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service. The family requests memorials be made to Elkin Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 118 N. Elkin Drive, Elkin, NC 28621. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center 4th floor ICU and 6th floor Comprehensive Cancer Center for their care. Online condolences may be made to www.elkinfuneralservice.com. Services entrusted to Elkin Funeral Service.
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Gil and Carol Lowery
March 29, 2017
Shirley, you and Henry have been such good friends since our school days and we know how much Henry loved you, Jeff and Scott. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Henry was such a wonderful, thoughtful person and you have a lifetime of memories of you two sealed in your heart. God Bless you one and all. Your friends in Christ, Gil and Carol
Lynn Edmonds
March 23, 2017
The family I want to send all my love and thoughts. I'm so sorry I didn't come around but, I am having health problems that I am have.ing to keep close check on. Aunt Shirley I will either call you or come see you soon. Drs appointments has had me out of town. I have bee in the hospital several times with pnuemonia since Thanksgiving. They have now found a spot on my Left lung. They are treating that now. But just know my thoughts and love have been with you though all of this. Love to all Lynn Edmonds
March 23, 2017
We are so sorry to learn of the home going of such a wonderful man of God and know that he will be sorely missed by his family, community and church. Praying for all of you. Henry and Shirley were such great friends of my sister, Emaline. George and Pat Gambill
Tommy Swaim
March 23, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Pat Hinson
March 23, 2017
Shirley, so sorry for your loss. I remember waiting on you and Mr. Walters at the bank. You two were such kind and caring people. I can tell by the video that he was much loved. My prayers are with you and family.
gary pardue
March 22, 2017
Our condolences to all Henry's family from Chrissie and I. Having grown up with SHirley and Henry and family at EVBC I know the friendship my parents enjoyed with Henry and SHirley in addition to the respect they had for him as an individual. Regards and prayers to all
Gary and Chrissie Pardue
Sharon Ray
March 22, 2017
Heaven has gained another angel, we will remember Henry and his gentle and welcoming smile. My fondest memory is sitting in the kitchen with Henry, Shirley and Jeff sharing homemade baked beans! Sending prayers and healing thoughts. With love Scott, Sharon and family.
Ian Walters
March 21, 2017
Thank you for teaching me how to be a southern gentleman, Papa. Thank you for raising such a wonderful son and having that son raise me. You will forever weigh heavy in my heart but, the pain is gone and you're in a place now that's so great, it's beyond comparison. Make sure you say hey to Meme for me. I'm sure she missed you too. I love you, Henry Clay Walters, and there will not be a day that goes by that you won't cross my mind.
Rest in peace.
Ian Walters
March 21, 2017
Thank you for teaching me how to be a southern gentleman, Papa. Thank you for raising such a wonderful son and having that son raise me. You will forever weigh heavy in my heart but, the pain is gone and you're in a place now that's so great, it's beyond comparison. Make sure you say hey to Meme for me. I'm sure she missed you too. I love you, Henry Clay Walters, and there will not be a day that goes by that you won't cross my mind.
Rest in peace.
Claudette Walters
March 21, 2017
The most generous, loving, honest, gentle, soft spoken man there ever was. He taught me so many things these past 30 years that I will always remember and have used in my life. Henry Clay Walters was a giant among men. We will miss him immensely. We love you
Ben/Margaret Newman
March 21, 2017
Love and prayers to Shirley and family from Ben and Margaret.
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