Carl Lee Walker, age 81, of Marion, NC went to be with the Lord Monday, February 21, 2011, at his residence. He was born December 25, 1929 in Forsyth County, NC. He is preceded in death by his mother, Nellie Shepherd Gillespie and two sisters, Betty Smith and Barbara Long.
Mr. Walker worked at Old Fort Finishing for 33 years and later retired from Midland Brake. As a member of Cross Memorial Baptist Church he served as a Senior Deacon where he was an active member and served as Past President of the Baptist Men's Fellowship. He enjoyed singing in the choir and working with the Baptist Men.
Mr. Walker is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jetta Webb Walker of the home; three daughters, Sherri Owenby (Mike), April Hollifield (Mike) and Robin Walker all of Marion; one son, Sy Walker (Kimberly) of Hendersonville; grandchildren, Chris Owenby of Lexington, Leslie Owenby McPeters of Wake Forest, Leesha White of Marion, Laura Beth Hollifield Nanney, LeAnn Hollifield Owenby and Layla Sabah of Marion; great-grandchildren, Kayley and Kassi Owenby, Macy McPeters, Brookelyn Nanney, Adam Owenby and Taylor White; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Cross Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Doug Prevette officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made in honor of Mr. Walker to: Cross Memorial Baptist Church Fellowship Hall Fund - P.O. Box 1127 Marion, NC 28752.
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