William Lee Walters

William was born in Chicago, IL, on May 6, 1927 a son to the late, Edward Walters and Ida Margaret Murphy Walters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Peterson and a brother, Edward Walters.

A WWII Era veteran, William proudly served in the U.S. Navy. William graduated from Loyola University in Chicago and later earned his master’s degree from Rutgers University in New Jersey. In 1985, William retired from LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Inc. in New York. After retirement, William and his wife relocated to Lynchburg, VA, and then later settled in Advance. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and part of the R.O.M.E.O group. William was an avid sports fan and a lifelong supporter of the Mets, Jets, and Nets.

William is survived by his wife of 40 years, Harriet T. Walters of the home; son, Michael Walters and wife, Patricia of Middlesex, NJ, daughter, Laurel Walters Finegan and husband, Timothy of Edinboro, PA, son, David Walters and wife, Amber of Gainesville, FL, son, Lawrence Walters of St. Petersburg, FL; two step daughters, Joanne Reinhard and husband, Willard of Ashland, KY and Barbara Shepard and husband, Steven of Winston-Salem, NC; 15 grandchildren and spouses, Sean Walters, Kate and Dave Diehl, Mariah Finegan, Timothy and Alyssa Finegan, Cassius Finegan, Annabelle Walters, Josh Walters, Jesse Walters, Tessa Walters, Sydney Walters, Molly Walters, Jake Walters, Lori and Jarred Rogers, Chris and Rene Shepard, Blake Shepard and five great grandchildren, Declan Finegan, Elle Rogers, Lincoln and Julius Marzullo, and Zelda Shepard.

A funeral mass will be held 11 am, Tuesday, October 20th at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Stephen Hoyt officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.frankvoglerandsons.com. Arrangements made by Frank Vogler and Sons Funeral Home, Clemmons Chapel.