Eric Michael Walker, age 39, of Newport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Preceding him in death was his papaw, Jackie Buell; grandfather, Walter Walker; and great-grandparents, Dillard and Hassie Buell.
Survivors include his son, Kyler; mother, Patty Buell Gibbons; father, Mike (Glenda) Walker; sisters, Candice Higgins and Chelsea Taylor; brother, Lance Derry; Mamaw, Judy (Tom) McKinney; grandma, Marjorie Poore; aunts, Connie “Sis” (Michael) Moss and Rhonda Walker; cousin, Corallyn Moss; uncle, Tim Walker; best friend and special dog, Famous; a large extended family; and a host of friends.
Family and friends may call at their convenience on Friday, October 9, 2020 between 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Stubblefield Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Steve Buell and Tom McKinney officiating. Graveside services will be held in Hamblen Memory Gardens on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Arrangements by Stubblefield Funeral Home, Morristown, TN