Walter Thomas Elam Jr.

Walter Thomas Elam Jr. obituary, Newport News, VA

Walter Thomas Elam Jr.

Walter Elam Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Downtown on Dec. 29, 2023.
Walter Thomas (Wal Tee) Elam, Jr. entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 28, 2023 in the comfort of his residence. Viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2024 at Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024 at United House of Prayer For All People. Interment will be in Albert G. Horton Jr., Memorial Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
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December 11, 2024

Deloris Bell-Sykes posted to the memorial.

December 30, 2023

Lisa Bunch posted to the memorial.

December 29, 2023

Cooke Bros. Funeral Chapel & Crematory - Downtown posted an obituary.

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Deloris Bell-Sykes

December 11, 2024

Rest in peace Wal-Tee. You were such a comical and wonderful friend. You provided fond memories to everyone you came in contact with. I am deeply saddened to hear of your passing. God Bless your family.

Lisa Bunch

December 30, 2023

My good friend has left me and God bless his family.

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