ROCKY MOUNT - Joseph "Joe" Francis Walker, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on October 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Elmer Ray Walker and Janet Lancaster Walker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Elmer Ray Walker, Jr. and his sister, Martha Elizabeth "Beth" Walker.
Joe is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Mae Calhoun Walker; his son, Joseph "Jay" Francis Walker, II and wife, Kelly, of Rocky Mount; his grandchildren, Taylor Morgan Walker, and Jacob Cole Walker; and sister, Jane Walker Corbett of Little Washington.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Brake Family Cemetery with Rev. Billy Webb officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be in Joe's memory to West Edgecombe Ruritan Club, PO Box 2136, Rocky Mount, NC 27802.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Friday 11/6, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Brake Family Cemetery with Rev. Billy Webb officiating.
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Dear Carolyn, Jay, Kelly, Jane, J.L., Taylor & Jacob, This is so hard to believe, and our hearts go out to you at the difficult time. Please know that we would be there if we could. Joe was such a great cousin and I wish we all could have gotten together one more time to have his delicious BBQ Pig Pickin’! Rest in Peace, Joe, and say Hey! to everyone up there in Heaven! LYM xoxoxoxox, Lou & Rod
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time when we can not offer physical compassion, our family extends our sincerest condolences for the loss of Joe. May he find eternal peace!
To Carolyn and Jay the Smith and Battle family was deeply sadden to hear of Joe Walker’s passing. Please know that we are definitely keeping you all in our prayers now and the days ahead!!
Dear Carolyn, Jay & Kelly, and Jane, I am saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in this difficult time. Wishing you all peace now and in the days ahead. Love, Fran
Carolyn, Jay, and family. I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of Joe. He will be missed by many. My love and thoughts go out to all of you during this sad time.
In memory of Joseph Francis Walker, Kimberly Bulluck lit a candle
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Carolyn, Jay and Family.
Sending sympathy. So sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. He will surely be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. We will surely miss Joe. He was a true friend.
Carolyn, Jay, and family….fond, sweet, and funny memories with Joe….our condolences and prayers…..Mike & Gatsy Eason
There had been ongoing kinships among my parent’s families and the Lancaster families. Granny Josie and Gus loved their family, but Joe was special. He reflected on those childhood memories when I last saw him. Joe was an old soul. Fly high Joe, and rest at peace.
We are so sorry to hear about Joe. I remember him at our wedding, he was super nice!! His accent was my favorite 😄😄 LYM, The Garridos in Sparks, Nevada
Our most sincere condolences for your loss. Joe attended our wedding in Reno, NV, in 2005, and he was such a kind man, I loved his accent and enjoyed chatting with him at the wedding. May he Rest In Peace. The Garrido family.
In memory of Joseph Francis Walker, Rusty and Crystal Proctor lit a candle
Truely sorry to the entire family for the loss he was a great leader, friend and always a caring man about everything .He will truely be missed by all that knew Mr Walker . Prayers for everyone