Laverne Walker

Mr. Laverne Robert Walker age 76 of Crumpler, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at Wake Forrest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Walker was born in Grayson County, VA to the late John Ivory and Ethel Sullivan Walker. He was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church. He worked for Dollar Tire as a mechanic for many years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Delbert Walker, Ralph Walker, Herman Walker, 2 sisters, Irene Hash, Ilene Hash and his wife Billie June Lambert Walker on August 22, 2009.  Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 2pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Randall Greene and Rev. Joe Riley Blevins. Burial will follow in the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Badger Funeral Home.  Mr. Walker is survived by, one son:  David Lee Walker of Henderson, two daughters:  Veronica "Vickie" Walker of West Jefferson, Elizabeth "Libby" Jean Walker Cahill of Princeton, WV, four brothers:  Frank Walker of Jefferson, Gale Walker of West Jefferson, Dale Walker of Springfield, TN & June Walker of WV, three sister, Oma Gene McNeill of Daleville, VA, Ruby McCrosky of Rocky Gap, VA, Opal White of Pageton, WV, 6 grandchildren, Nathan Walker, Rebecca Ann Cahill Wolfe, James Bradley Cahill, Courtney Uzmann, Christopher Uzmann, Jessica Uzmann, 2 great-grandchildren, Emily Morgan Wolfe, Kayla Ann Wolfe and several nieces and nephews also survive.   Flowers will be appreciated or memorials maybe made to, Chestnut Hill Baptist Church c/o Ruth Barnes, 144 Clifton Road, Crumpler, NC 28617.  You may send or view condolences through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.  Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Walker's arrangements.