Robert W. "Bobby" Walker - Fair Funeral Home

Robert W. "Bobby" Walker September 28, 1932 - January 8, 2018

Born: Wednesday Sep 28, 1932

Died: Monday Jan 8, 2018

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Robert Watson “Bobby” Walker, 85, of 1247 Norman Drive of Eden, passed away on Monday evening, January 8, 2018.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Fair Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6-8 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Interment will follow in Overlook Cemetery with military rites performed by the Rockingham County Veteran’s Honor Guard and U.S. Army Honor Guard.

Mr. Walker was born in the Leaksville section of Eden on September 28, 1932 to the late Dock Rudy Walker and Minnie Jackson Walker. He graduated from Leaksville High School. Bobby served his country proud in the U.S. Army Military Police. He attended Deep Springs Baptist Church. Bobby loved to ride motorcycles and was a charter member of Goldwing Road Riders Chapter W. He retired from E.I. Dupont. Bobby will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Jewell Sparks Walker of the home; sons, Mike Walker and wife Marlo of Eden and Robert Talley of Stoneville; daughters, Donna Walker and Sarah Pierce and husband Curtis; grandchildren, Neil Chaney, Robert Russell Talley, Ashley Carter and Bryson Walker; step-grandchildren, Billy Drear, Lexi Drear, Kinsey Mabe, Justin Hartman, Julia Wolford and Wade Hartman; great-grandchildren, Cayden Hayes, Emma Hayes, Mason Talley, Cohen Talley, Elin Talley, Austin Carter, Kaylee Carter, Wyatt Carter, Tyler Mabe; sister, Betty Rice and husband, Joe and Rudene Flynn and husband, John and brothers, Steve Walker and wife Billie and Sanford Walker.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Davis Walker.

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My condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one, Robert, and may these scriptures from the Bible about mankind's hope for the future right here on this earth help to comfort you in your times of sorrow, please read Acts 24: 15, Revelation 21: 4, 5.
Joan

Prayers for all the family. Bobby brought "sunshine" with him wherever he would go. Always fun times with him and the family! May all your many sweet memories bring you peace now and forever!
Rinda Collins

Donna just wanted to tell you how sorry I am that your Dad passed away. I know that you had a close relationship with him like I did with my dad. You know it gets a little better everyday but never goes away. You can be thankful that you have great memories of your dad. It helps when you reminisce about old days. Thank You for being my friend and I if you need anything I am here. Johnny
Johnny Yow

Fine man! May God comfort all of his family during this loss.
Tommy Griffin

Sarah and Donna: I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your Daddy. Please know I'm praying for Hod's peacevthat passes all understanding. God bless and be with you all in the coming days.
Debbie Thompson Horton

Jewell and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bobby. He was always so sweet and kind to me. I thought the world of him. I've missed seeing you all since I moved to KY. I am praying for you during this difficult time. Love and prayers, Cheryl Smith Mann
Cheryl Smith Mann

I was fortunate enough to know Bobby my entire life. He touched everybody with his wit and wisdom and taught me and countless others many lessons in life. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Please pray for Mike, Donna and Sarah I love you all
RUSTY CLARK

Mike and Family, My deepest condolences and prayers are with you all during this time of sadness.
Stan Overby

He will be missed. One of the finest persons i ever had the priviledge of knowing.
jennifer mounce (sutliff)

Robbin and I have your entire family in our prayers and we are so sorry for your loss.
Frank Tamberelli

I have many fond memories of hanging around his garage with Lonnie Tolbert, he always had fun no matter what he was working on. I remember he had a sign on the wall, " If I can't fix it, it ain't broke", and that was very true. Praying for peace, for the family in the days ahead.
Buzzy Lawson

Dear Donna, Mike & family, I am so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a great man that always had a smile on his face. May God give you the strength to get through the difficult days ahead. Praying and thinking of you daily.
Arlene Murray Wade

Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Tuttle

Bobby sure made passing thru this old world a lot more pleasurable. I'm really glad to have known and rode motorcycles with him on many occasions. Times that I will always cherish. We will be praying for Jewell and all of the family.
Randy Joyce

I'm so very sorry to hear of Bobby's passing. He was a dear friend of my Dad, Conrad. I know they are rejoicing together in Heaven. May the Lord bring your family comfort during this difficult time.
Patty Scott Kyslinger

Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Kay Gammon

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