William Sherwood Walker
February 4, 1940 ~ March 13, 2014
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NASHVILLE - Reverend William Sherwood Walker, 74, passed away on March 13, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 4, 1940 in Whitakers, NC, the son of William Jackson Walker and Irene Fisher Walker. He was preceded in death by both parents; his wife, Ruby Mae Coley Walker and his brother, Charles Fisher Walker.
Sherwood was a graduate of Clarksville School of Theology in Clarksville, TN. He was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church in Nashville, NC where he loved learning and teaching. He loved the Lord and he loved his church. He was a fascinating man and a blessing to everyone he came in contact with. He will be missed very much.
Sherwood is survived by sisters, Patsy W. Randall of Battleboro, Ruth W. Gurganus of Tarboro and Doris Jean Walker of Whitakers. He is also survived by nieces and nephews: Elaine Beal and husband Jeff of Nashville, NC; H.R. Turner and wife Shannon of Pinetops, NC; Joy Cobb and husband, Johnnie Ray of Rocky Mount, NC; Kevin Randall of Bayboro, NC; Eric Randall and Stephen Weaver of Battleboro, NC. Great Nephews: Brandon Hill of Wilmington, NC; Grey Cobb of Rocky Mount, NC; Kristopher Randall of Newport, NC, E.J. Randall of Nashville, NC and a great, great niece, Annelise Grace Randall of Nashville, NC. He is also survived by a special aunt: Barbara Walker of Rocky Mount, NC.
The family would like to thank the loving staff at Autumn Care and Community Hospice for all the kindness and compassion shown to Sherwood and to our family. We would also like to thank his church family for being supportive.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 3:00pm. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Grace Baptist Church of Nashville, 402 NC 561 Highway, Louisburg, NC 27549 or to Community Hospice, 2479 Hurt Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and condolences by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Mr. Walker was always wanting to know where the road we were on went to, I know he is rejoicing now to have come to the end of the long hard road he endured while here on earth and singing his praises for his Lord in that sweet voice of his. Will miss him a lot, his friends , Lynn and Larry
Precious Mr. Walker, I will miss your telephone calls asking for information about some world event that you had watched on CNN international. May you rest well now that you have come to your journey’s end here on earth. Rejoice and sing on in the halls of heaven.
Uncle Sherwood, you taught me so much over the years. I only hope that I can be as good of a person as were. I will miss you sooo much & always will love you way past Heaven. (a lil saying from my nephew 3) Love Joy
My since condolence to the Walker family for your loss. Even though I didn’t know William personally, I’m certain that he will missed! I enjoy sharing the Bibles promise about no more death. Isa. 258 helps us to appreciate that Jehovah God is going to swallow up death and wipe all the tears from all faces. Can you just imagine there being no more death That will be a wonderful time! The Bible also gives us hope for our dead loved ones! Jesus stated at John 528, 29, Not to be amazed because there would be a resurrection of the dead! Some might find it hard to believe this, but Jehovah doesn’t lie-Titus 12! To help build faith in the resurrection, the Bible has several resurrection accounts, one of them being when Jesus was empowered by his father Jehovah to resurrect His close friend Lazarus-John 1111-44. Jehovah has given Jesus the keys to the grave and death-Rev 118. That means that we can be confident that we can see our love ones again by means of the resurrection! Without a doubt, Jehovah and the scriptures provide the comfort that we need during this time of sorrow-2 Cor.13, 4, Rom 154! If you have questions please feel free to email me[emailprotected]
My sympathy to you & your family, during this sad & grieves time. May God comfort you, with his mercy, & comfort in this time of most grievous time. 2 Cor. 13, 4. I take most comfort, thou John 3 16, that says it all, Love, hope, & life ever after.
Missing you more & more everyday & all your lil sayings. I know you are sitting @ Jesus’s feet with your handicaps gone & finding all the answers you ever wanted to know. & that alone fills my heart with joy.