Walter Earl Vawter

1933 - 2016

Walter Earl Vawter obituary, 1933-2016

BORN

1933

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

2551 North Armistead Ave

Hampton, Virginia

Walter Vawter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 23, 2016.

Walt Vawter passed away Nov 22 at his home. He was from Louisa County, served as a proud Army veteran and retired from the Shipyard after 34 years.

He is preceded in death by his son, Bill Robinson and survived by his beloved wife, Mary Jo, of 50 years, and their children: Lenny (Vicki) Vawter, Russell Robinson, Sherri Aldrich, and his brother William Baxter (Frances Lee), sister Barbara Garr, and sister in law Carol Rippy. He was blessed with six grandchildren and one great grandson: Shannon (Matt) & Gunnar Pohlman, Whitney Aldrich, Tyler Robinson, Karsen & Ryan Vawter, & Colby Stephens along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday, Nov 27 and a graveside service at 11am on Monday, Nov 28 at Parklawn Memorial Park. Walt loved his woodworking, Newmarket bowl, his country, and providing for his family above all else.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.

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December 26, 2016

Richard

Condolences to your family for your loss. By prayer, may the anxious care in your hearts be replaced with the peace of God that will guard your hearts in the days ahead

November 28, 2016

Griffin

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

November 27, 2016

Shelly/James Goble/Williams

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

November 26, 2016

Norma Rippy

Mary Jo and family, my deepest sympathy to each of you. Cherish your precious memories. They will, in time, bring smiles and laughter to comfort and warm your broken hearts.
I know God will comfort and sustain you in His loving arms as you work through this difficult time.

November 26, 2016

Skip Ferebee

So very sorry for your loss. He and Mary Jo raised some good kids and I know he will be missed.

November 25, 2016

Janet Conley

Mary Jo, I am so sorry. Walt was always so nice to me . Lee thought the world of him and knew he had to go see him all the time. I know they are talking shipyard together now. He would come to the hospital to see Lee every time. I would turn around and there he was. There was such love between them. I am only a phone call away. God bless you and your family

November 25, 2016

Edwin Smith

Mary Jo and family,
Have many good memories of the good times working the concession stands with you all.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ed and Lucy Smith

November 24, 2016

Williams Family

These words of deepest sympathy are sent with the hope that, as time goes by, cherished memories will help bring you inner peace and make your loved one seem still very close to you. You may have lost a loved one to death, but may the memories that mean the most to you live forever in your heart.

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Nov

27

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

2551 North Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666

Nov

28

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Parklawn Memorial Park

VA

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Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

2551 North Armistead Ave, Hampton, VA 23666

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