Source: the Laurel Leader-Call October 16, 1964
John Wilton Walker, Sr., one of Waynesboro's best-known citizens, died unexpectedly from a heart attack at his home, Thursday, October 15, 1964. He was 71.
Mr. Walker was a native of Jones County and had resided in Waynesboro for the past 30 years. He operated an automotive business for a number of years and was a real estate owner.
Mr. Walker was a public-spirited person and contributed generously to the growth of Waynesboro. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a Shriner, and had many friends who were shocked at the news of his passing.
Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, with Rev. Eddie F. Hicks, Pastor in Charge.
Interment was in the Waynesboro Cemetery, Freeman Funeral Home directing.
Father was John Lewis Walker B. 1850 in Alabama - Occupation: 06 Jun 1900 Beat 4 (Jones) MS - John L. Walker was a farmer.
Mother was Sarah L. B. May 1873 in Mississippi;
Source: the Laurel Leader-Call October 16, 1964
John Wilton Walker, Sr., one of Waynesboro's best-known citizens, died unexpectedly from a heart attack at his home, Thursday, October 15, 1964. He was 71.
Mr. Walker was a native of Jones County and had resided in Waynesboro for the past 30 years. He operated an automotive business for a number of years and was a real estate owner.
Mr. Walker was a public-spirited person and contributed generously to the growth of Waynesboro. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a Shriner, and had many friends who were shocked at the news of his passing.
Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Saturday, with Rev. Eddie F. Hicks, Pastor in Charge.
Interment was in the Waynesboro Cemetery, Freeman Funeral Home directing.
Father was John Lewis Walker B. 1850 in Alabama - Occupation: 06 Jun 1900 Beat 4 (Jones) MS - John L. Walker was a farmer.
Mother was Sarah L. B. May 1873 in Mississippi;
Family Members
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Moscoe Hilton Walker Sr
1912–1972
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LaVada Ann Walker Hollingsworth
1914–1964
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Ireta L. Walker Graham
1916–2016
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SSGT Sylvester Thomas "Vet" Walker
1918–2002
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Luther Thomas "Punkin" Walker
1921–1975
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Mrs Beatrice "Bea" Walker Edwards
1922–1995
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Nellie Ruth Walker Taylor
1924–2018
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Dorothy Walker
1925–1926
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John W. "Cotton" Walker Jr
1927–2007
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Mary Frances Walker Pryor
1934–2010
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Gerald C. "Jerry" Walker
1935–1986
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