William "Art" Arlen Walker

He enjoyed Fishing, playing with his grandbabies, working in his shop, crafting many things for his home, and loved ones’ homes, playing music (keyboard), telling jokes, and making people smile.

He was affiliated with the Williams Masonic Lodge #176 of Cornelius NC.

A member of Concord Baptist Church.

An active participant in the organization of all class reunions for Cool Springs High School, Class of 1959.

He began his musical career with a group called the “Jaguars”. He worked for PPG Industries in Shelby for several years before moving to Charlotte. He then began working for a sign manufacturing company for an extended period before he began to travel again with his musical group “The Buckeyes”. He then became self-employed and started the company Sign Systems doing vinyl graphic production and installation, also including production and installation in subdivision homes for Ryland Homes in Atlanta, Georgia until Retirement.

He is survived by:

His wife of 42 years, Diana Bolton Walker

Children: Tina Pelano and her husband Jonny Pelano of St Paul Minnesota, and

Chad Greene of Charlotte NC

Grand Children: Heather Drummer and her husband Johnathan Drummer of Stillwater Minnesota, Margaret Stutts and Alexander Stutts of Charlotte NC, and Elizabeth Greene of Ashville, NC

Great-GrandChildren: Gloria Thomas, Analisa Gordon, Annabella Drummer, and Joseph Drummer

And Nieces and Nephews

Predeceased in death by:

His parents, Carl and Grace Walker, Sister Bobbie St. Clair, and Daughter Lisa Greene

His wife will be announcing the date and time she will be receiving family and friends at their home.