Harold Cooley Walker
March 26, 1937 ~ July 28, 2016
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Harold Cooley Walker, age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Born in Nash County, NC on March 26, 1937, he was the son of the late William Blonde Walker and Daisy Richardson Walker. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, Devon Guyer; brothers, Jules Walker, Rich Walker, William Blonde Walker, Jr., and Robert Hart Walker; and sisters, Judy House, Elsie Mae Spivey, and Betty Louise Smith.
Throughout his whole life, Harold enjoyed every single day and never met a stranger. He filled his days spending time with his family and making memories he dearly cherished. In his younger years, Harold enjoyed racing motorcycles and boats and collecting cars. He was the owner and operator of West Mount Body Shop. As a lifelong competitor and great athlete, he started golf after retirement at 62 and loved the game. He enjoyed spending time with his golf buddies playing a round of golf, and he also loved playing in senior golf tournaments and earning gold medals in the Senior Olympics. A man of great faith, he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. His family was most important to him and enjoyed spending time with them. Harold was a loving husband, a wonderful father, and the best Pa Cootie (grandfather and great-grandfather) and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Harold leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Jennifer Patterson Walker; son, Mike Johnson and wife, Tambra, of Greenville; daughters, Christy Walker of Rocky Mount; Candace Walker Roberts and husband, Eddie, of Rocky Mount; and Melanie Walker Parker and husband, Michael, of Wilmington. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brittany Guyer, Trevor Smith, Lauren Smith, Amanda Roberts, Colin Roberts, Colton Johnson, and Gavin Johnson; great-grandchild, Brylee Stivers; brother, Jimmy Walker of Rocky Mount; sister, Ruby Morgan of Beaufort; great-niece, Ellen Marie Strickland; many more nieces and nephews; and best friend, Cooley, his Malti-tzu.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount with the Pastor Dalton Coppedge officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM prior to the service and other times at the daughters home, 3008 Greystone Drive, Rocky Mount.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Autism Society of North Carolina, Inc., 505 Oberlin Road, Suite 230, Raleigh, NC 27605.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and 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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Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
661 English Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 7/31, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services
661 English Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Sunday 7/31, 3:00 pm
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Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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GOD BLESS THE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW GOD BLESS SNEAKY& JOAN WOODARD
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I know your hearts are broken and there are no words that can ease your pain. If he could, I know he would have stayed here with you, but God in His infinite wisdom had other plans. Please let the love of family and friends be a blessing and a comfort to you during this time. Love you all! Nancy Rackley
I met this man years ago when I had some work done to my 1977 Chevrolet Nova. He was the nicest man I have ever met. He went above the call of duty to repair my car and keep the costs low. He became a friend and a man I greatly respected that day. RIP my friend. You will be missed.
.WISHING U & YOUR FAMILY STRENGH & PEACE. THE JOHNSON FAMILY GOD BLESS
Harroll will be missed ,lots of good times togather ,See you later my friend God Bless the family
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Lit a candle in memory of Harold Cooley Walker
Lit a candle in memory of Harold Cooley Walker
He truly was a sweet and kind man. I will never forget the time he spent looking for a car for me in high school. He probably had other things to do, but he took the time to help. I will never forget his generosity! Praying for you all! Love you!
Will always have wonderful memories of Uncle Harold from going to NC in the summers when I was growing up. He was always pulling my leg and can make anybody smile. I was so blessed to have been able to visit just last month.
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. I will always remember Pa Cootie’s energy and zest for life and family. In 2011 my mother and I spent Thanksgiving with the Walkers. It was our first Thanksgiving since my father passed away and the Walker warmth and welcome will always be great memories of ours. Pa Cootie’s friend turkey will be remembered as well. He had a cardboard fortress built around the fryers to protect his family. Always seemed like a man who was protecting and providing for his family. Clint and Susan St.Mosley Patsy Mosley
I am a friend of Harold’s sister Judy House. What I remember most about Harold is he always came when Judy called and did everything he could to help her. He was a great man and will be missed.
My condolences to the Walker family. May all have comfort and peace during this difficult time. (Psalm 3418)
My condolences to the family. Take comfort from Gods word the Bible. This is a distress time for the family but in Psalms 461 it states God is our refuge and strength, A help that is readily found in times of distress. Also it is so encouraging to read Isiah 258 which states He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. What a wonderful blessing for your and your entire family to enjoy.