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Henry Walters Obituary
GREENSBORO — Mr. Henry Clyde Walters, 86, resident of 303 Anchor Dr., died Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Walters was born November 18, 1921, in Martin County, N.C., a son to William W. and Pearl Davenport Walters. He was a resident of the Guilford County area all his life and was retired principal of Western Guilford High School. He attended Atlantic Christian College (now Barton) in Wilson, N.C. before entering the U.S. Air Force. After serving four years, he attended UNC Chapel Hill for his undergraduate and graduate work. He loved the Tar Heels, golf, traveling and the ocean. In 1948, he married the former Alberta Mercer who survives of the home.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
Also surviving is a son, Grant Walters and wife, Libby of Greensboro; a daughter, Pat Thornhill and husband, Brock of Chapel Hill; and three grandchildren, Alex Walters, Jeremy Thornhill and Talmage Thornhill.
Memorials may be directed to Guilford College United Methodist Church, 1205 Fleming Road, Greensboro NC 27410; or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point is assisting the family.
On-line condolences may be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com
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Elizabeth Wright
October 29, 2008
Dear Grant,
I called my mom in Houston today and she told me your dad moved on. I'm remembering the fun times we all had @ WGHS, the grief we gave your dad and the happy surprize seeing him at the first (I think) reunion.
Mr. Walters was a very kind and patient dictator :-). I respected him greatly in my little, raucous, rebellious way. They don't make Principals like him anymore, alas.
Love
Beth Wright (& Frank Kaylor)
Loretto, MN
Shirley Freeman
October 14, 2008
Grant and family, I am very sorry for your loss . You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shirley Gray Freeman
Suzan Ayers Antin
October 13, 2008
Dear Mrs. Walters,
What an impact you and your husband have had on children across Guilford County! I still remember and appreciate you from my junior high math class. Years later, I had the opportunity to work for your husband at Western Guilford. Western was a well-run school and I treasure my years there. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts.
Dr. Rodney Harm
October 13, 2008
I am so sad to hear of Mr. Walter's passing. I have thought of him many times over the years since
graduation. He was a good man and teacher.
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DAVE FIELDS
October 10, 2008
To Grant and the rest of your family I am sad to hear about the passing of your father. He was a good man who touched and inspired many, including myself.
Cynthia Brewer
October 9, 2008
To the Walters family,
We hope that the happy memories of your life together will help you thru the difficult days ahead. The Brewer family will be keeping you in our prayers.
John Lojko
October 9, 2008
My condolences to all the family. I know this is a very difficult time for each of you. I trust you all know that Mr. Walters was loved and respected by all those that he touched both in his life as an educator and as a friend and father. God bless. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Mark & Lisa Midkiff
October 8, 2008
Our condolences to your family, Mr. Walters was a special man. He lived behind my grandparents house & when I was young we attended the same church. He was a good leader at Western where my husband & both attended. I can still hear him now talking over the intercom. He will be missed.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Buddy Hoffman
October 8, 2008
MrsWalters & Children. I was so Sad to hear the news of Mr. Walters passing. What a great guy he was. Belinda & I were blessed to have had his leadership in our time of growing up together. I always thought about him almost on a daily bases. Take care and let us know when service will be at later date. Buddy & Belinda Hoffman.
Robbie Ann Robbins
October 8, 2008
Alberta,
So sorry to hear of Henry's passing. You have often been in my thoughts wondering how both of you were doing. Know that you will be in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.
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