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Robert Glenn Walker
1929 - 2023
Robert Glenn Walker
1929 - 2023
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BORN
1929
DIED
2023
Robert Walker Obituary
Bob received his Bachelor's Degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University, his Masters of Divinity from The Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, another Masters degree from and doctoral work at Florida State University, and he did a sabbatical at Cambridge University in England.
Bob's first two calls after seminary were to mission churches in Florida. He was the first Chaplain at Lenoir-Rhyne University and went on to become the Southeastern Regional Director of Lutheran Campus Ministry for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. During that time he was also a spokesperson for the ERA. When Bob retired in 1993 he and Cecelia moved to Galax, VA and he began his second career as the pastor of the Lutheran/Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. During that time he began serving as a spokesperson for Food for the Poor, which serves the needs of the poor in the Caribbean. He continued that ministry after he and Cecelia moved to Twin Lakes in 2003. Bob and Cecelia were fond of traveling, concerts, lectures, and the theater.
His memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 20th in the May Foley Chapel in the Coble Healthcare building at Twin Lakes Community at 2pm with a reception to follow in the Coble Room. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am at the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, 1710 Legion Road, Chapel Hill, NC.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Robert G. Walker Memorial Scholarship at The Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC or to Church of the Good Shepherd in Galax, VA.
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Pastor Lance and Norma Braun
December 15, 2023
Peace to you and grace, dear friends, and especially to Cecelia and to the whole extended Walker family and to the many colleagues touched by Bob's life in Campus Ministry circles of faith and service. It was an honor to have Bob as my first Southern Regional Director, and my spiritual mentor for 16 years in Lutheran Student Movement and National Lutheran Campus Ministry, He stood by me in times of trial and always carried himself with principle and shared deeeeep insights into the faith!
Bob freely shared his vast knowledge and wisdom with me and so many other Campus Pastors, whom he mentored.... "Well done, good and faithful servant; enter into the joy of your Master!" May Bob's good spirit now rest in the presence of our Lord and Savior, and may Christ's everlasting arms give him a big hug of a warm welcome to heavenly knowledge and great conversations.
With our love, thanks, & respect, until we meet again at the river's other side! ... Pastor Lance & Norma Braun, still on the 2nd Bend of the Shenandoah River - still in Woodstock, Virginia, after we moved from the University of Delaware.
Pastor Jim Bangle
December 15, 2023
Cecelia and Kathy, my prayers are with you these days. And I say, Thanks be to God for Bob Walker! For over 60 years he has been my Pastor, supervisor, mentor, colleague, and dear friend. His guidance set the trajectory of my life and ministry when he facilitated my internship in Charlottesville, VA. Many memories. Pastor Bob proclaimed the Resurrection; now he claims it.
Pastor G. William Nabers
December 14, 2023
+Rest eternal grant him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him.+
Bob was a good collegeue who I enjoyed knowing and working with in the Virginia Synod, ELCA. His commitment to campus ministry served this Church and his Lord very well. Condolances to his family and friends
The Rev.Dr. Royall and Joyce Yount
December 14, 2023
Our sincere condolences to Cecelia and the family. Bob's baptismal promises have been fulfilled. Memories of his Florida ministry and the privilege of serving as Randi's pastor (his mother) are still gifts to treasure. God bless you and surround you with God's Love!
The Rev. Dr. Royall and Joyce Yount
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Edith Boland Eubanks
December 13, 2023
Dear Cecelia and Family,
I am so sorry to learn of Bob's death. I remember both of you fondly from my days as a student at Carolina 1976 to 1981. Bob was very kind to me when I lived in Atlanta right after graduation. I was young, scared, alone and far from home. He gave a great big hug and told me that I would make it. I did! But that was exactly what I needed right then.
May your memories comfort now and your faith sustain you in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Edith Boland Eubanks
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