Irvin Duval Walker

WALKER, Irvin Duval, of Lynchburg, formerly of Bedford, departed this life March 4, 2009. Born March 14, 1922, in Baltimore, Md., he was preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 65 years, Geraldine D. Walker; and his parents, Elizabeth Marshall Walker and Irvin Russet Walker. He lived and died with courage, and his memory will be cherished by his daughter, Deborah W. Powell and husband, Dr. Kenneth A. Powell; his sons, Michael D. Walker and wife, Sandy, Peter M. Walker and wife, Laura; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He served his country by joining the U.S. Navy during WWII, and proudly served on the U.S.S. Lexington, CV-16, as a Petty Officer, 1st Class. He worked for Bell Telephone in many capacities in Richmond, New York and Roanoke, and retired from the marketing department in 1980. He spent his retirement doing the things he loved most, farming, crafting furniture, performing occasionally with the Bedford Little Town Players and attending country auctions. In addition, he served his community on the Bedford Hospital Board and as President of the Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation. He attended St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Appomattox, where a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2009, with Father Kevin Sweeney officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception at the church following the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Appomattox Christian Academy, P.O. Box 517, Appomattox, Va. 24522. Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tharpfuneralhome.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.