Manning Patrick Walters

Patrick is survived by his wife of 34 years, Martha Walters, his son Christopher Morgan, daughter Maria Walters, grand children Gabriel, Jakob, and Alyssa, brothers, Michael Walters and Dennis Walters, sister Lisa Walters. He is preceded in death by mother Martha Jene Walters, and father Manning Eugene Walters.

Patrick was born on December 13, 1955 in Panama City, Panama to Manning and Martha Walters. Patrick traveled the world during his honorable 20 year career in the United States Navy. After moving back to Rome, Patrick worked for Norfolk Southern for 17 years as a train engineer. His wife, children, dear friends remember him as a kind, patient, caring, hard working, and determined husband, father, and friend who encouraged everyone around him to pursue their goals, and be the best they can be.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 18, 2015 at 5 p.m. at the Griffin Memorial Chapel of Daniel’s Funeral Home, 901 E. Second Ave., Rome, GA 30161.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 4 until 5 p.m. prior to the service. The Honor Guard of Shanklin-Attaway Post No. 5 of the American Legion will provide military rites.

O CAPTAIN! my Captain! our fearful trip is done;

The ship has weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won;

The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,

While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring.

"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory."

-Leonard Nimoy