Gary Wayne Walker

06/25/1947 - 11/10/2023

Gary Wayne Walker obituary, 06/25/1947-11/10/2023

Gary Wayne Walker

06/25/1947 - 11/10/2023

BORN

06/25/1947

DIED

11/10/2023

Gary Walker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2023.
Gary Wayne Walker, age 76, of Tyrone, GA, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. He was born on June 25, 1947, to the late Claude and Lorene Walker of Asheboro, NC. Gary is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Blake Walker, and great-granddaughter, Ellie Grace Allard. He is survived by his children, Blake Walker (Pam) of Carrollton, GA, Kimberly Dover (Joel) of Newnan, GA, Jason Walker of Buckingham, VA; brothers, Dickie Walker (Gail) of Asheboro, NC, Mike Walker (Beth) of Asheboro, NC, Pat Walker (Lynn) of Cary, NC; grandchildren, Nicole Hays (Justin), Jessica Allard (William), Patrick Walker, Megan Dover, Jake Dover, Allison Dover, and 4 great-grandchildren. The funeral is on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 10 o'clock at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson St, Newnan, GA. Dr. Joel Dover officiating.
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