1931
2016
Bill W.C. Walker, 84, of Stanleytown Health Care, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2016. He was born on December 21, 1931 in Bassett, Va. to the late Barnie B. Walker and Macie Elizabeth Tuggle Walker.
Bill worked for Bob White Chevrolet and Riddle Olds Cadillac as a body repair man. He also ran his own business, Bills Body Shop of Horsepasture for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Ann Black; second wife, Katherine Fields Hancock; and his sister, Margie W. (Noel) Wright.
Bill accepted Christ as his Savior in 1953 at The Church of God of Prophecy in Martinsville, Va. He was a member of The Church of God in Bassett, Va. He taught Sunday school for over 50 years.
Bill is survived by one daughter, Joy Elaine Walker Turner of Galax, Va.; son, Tony Lee Walker of Roanoke, Va.; grandson, William Edward Hiatt; great granddaughter, Naomi Vivian Hiatt; sisters, Marie Hodges of Rocky Mount Va., Ellin Cobler of Collinsville, Jeanette (Johnny) Adams of Martinsville, Sue (Billy) Mason of Leitchfield, KY, Betty (Zeke) Whisnant of Preston, Va.; brother, James (Jane) Walker of Martinsville.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. at Living Waters Church of God of Prophecy in Ridgeway, Va. with Pastor Josie Foley officiating. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Roselawn Burial Park.
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May 11, 2016
We will always treasure our precious time spent with our beloved resident and friend. He ran his earthly race and now it's time to rest in his Savior's arms. Lovingly submitted Renee Gilbert, Dee Hodge, Kim Compton, residents and staff of Stanleytown Health and Rehab Center
May 10, 2016
Paul n Sue Nickelston
Our sincere condolences to the family on their loss. We met Bill while our family members were at Stanleytown...and enjoyed talking to him. He was a nice guy and we know he will be missed. God bless.
May 9, 2016
Jeannie Turney Guill
Lots of wonderful memories come to mind when I think of Bill and Ruby Walker. Having known them all my life, I saw their true dedication and service to the Lord first hand. I loved them as family and will always cherish those sweet, precious times from long ago. My love and sympathies to all his friends and loved ones. He has gone to his reward and we will see him again, some day.
May 9, 2016
Tony, Joy,
Our entire family loved Bill & Ruby so very much. Bill was a true testament of his faith and a wonderful person all around. He will forever be known to my son's as the "Butterscotch Man." He never failed to slip one to each child, each and every church service :-)
Joyce (Cole) Edwards
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