Robert was retired from the National Guard and Newport News Shipbuilding.
He is survived by his son and son-in-law, Robert Walker, Jr. and Houston Prater of Cocoa, FL; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Harold Benfield of Iron Station, NC; three grandchildren, Hal, Madelyn, and John Benfield; sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Sam Smith of Greeneville; and brother and sister-in-law, Shelby and Eliza Walker of Chelsea, AL; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Gosnell Walker; his parents, Jack and Iva Walker; and his brother, Jack Walker, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 2-4pm and 6-8pm on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be conducted 10am Tuesday in the Kiser-Rose Hill Chapel, officiated by Rev. Harold L. Benfield II. Interment will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Chuckey.
Pallbearers will be Art Masker, Bart Reviere, Daniel Williams, John Walker, Neal Holt, and Shelby Jason Walker.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Boy Scout Troop 94 at Asbury United Methodist Church on 201 S. Main St., Greeneville, TN 37743.
Kiser-Rose Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
