Buddie Rodgers Walker, Sr., 71, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. He has resided in Fredericksburg, VA for many years.
A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, April 5, at Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Stoneville, NC.
A native of Rockingham County, Mr. Walker was born January 20, 1941, son of the late Rex and Bertha Foley Walker. He was a retiree of the Department of the Interior. Mr. Walker had a tremendous love of music and was well known for his talents as a pianist. He was also extremely mechanically inclined.
He is survived by his wife, Rayola Mullins Walker of the home; daughter, Kimberley Walker of the home; son, Buddie Walker and wife, Christie, and granddaughter, Raeya Walker of Fredericksburg, VA; step-sons, Mark and Donald Gentry of North Carolina; five step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Deedle Walker of Eden, Jimmie Walker of Alexandria, VA, David Walker of Eden, and Daniel Walker of Alexandria, VA.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Biever; and step-grandson, Mark Gentry, Jr.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at Providence Baptist Church, at the graveside
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
My deepest condolence goes out to the family.We all loved Buddy very much.He was a kind hearted and gentle man and brother.
diane walker
Mrs Walker, We are so sorry for your loss.I know Budddie will miss his dad very much. If you need anything please let us know. Marion and Sue Abel
marion abel
To The Family We are so sorry to hear of your loss,I remember Buddy in school, he was the sane age as my brother,You all are in our Prayers.Just hold on to your memories and they will get you through your sad times. Our deepest Sympathy Robert and Carol Leake Rackley
Robert and Carol Rackley
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Having grown up in Eden, I have fond memories of Buddie and his siblings and the times we shared in the late 1950's and early 1960's.
Currie Whitley
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