Walter served in the Navy for 20 months and worked for the City of Charlotte for 35 ½ years.
He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Charlotte NC.
He was preceded in death by his parents John and Pearl Horne, wife Lois Horne, daughter Margaret Baker and brother Edward Horne.
Those left to cherish his memory are grandsons Wayne Baker(Bridgett)of Bessemer City NC, James Baker of Belmont, NC, brothers Robert Horne(Joyce) of Ridgeville SC, John Horne (Judy) of Gold Hill NC, sisters Frances Fuller of N. Charleston SC, Sarah Propes of Wilson NC and many more family and friends.
Services will be held at McEwen Funeral Home 5716 Monroe Rd, Charlotte on Saturday, April 14, 2018. Visitation will be at 10 am with the funeral to follow at 11 am. Rev. Paul Moss will officiate.