Walter Neaves

.   Walter Ray Neaves, 76, Whitsett, North Carolina, formerly of North East, Maryland, and born in Lansing, North Carolina, died January 11, 2010, after bravely battling a long illness.  Mr. Neaves retired from Chrysler Corporation, Newark, Delaware, in the fall of 1989.  Ray was a member of the First Baptist Church of North East, Maryland, for many years before moving to North Carolina in 2005.  Ray enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and spoiling his two grand-children. Mr. Neaves is survived by:  his wife of 52 years, Martha "Evelyn" Watson Neaves, Whitsett, NC; two daughters, Sandra Kay Neaves, Whitsett, NC and Debra Ann Neaves Ward, North East, MD; two grand-children, Adam Tyler Ward and Courtney Nicole Ward, both of North East, MD.  Mr. Neaves is also survived by one brother, James Neaves of New Smyrna Beach, FL, and one sister, Betty Halsey of Murrells Inlet, SC; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Mr. Neaves was pre-deceased by his parents, Roger and Grace Adams Neaves and a brother, Jack Neaves, all of Lansing, NC. The family will receive friends Friday, January 15, 2010, at Badger Funeral Home, 300 North Main Street, West Jefferson, NC  28694, from 6 - 8 pm.   In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made to your local Alzheimer's Research Foundation. You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.