OBITS: WALKER, J. W. - 30 Mar 1957 - McCreary Co, KY
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2000 13:14:54 -0500
Submitted by: Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen TNGirl@icx.net
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FROM THE WEST UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNITED BAPTISTS MINUTES
Walker, J. W.--Was born July 13, 1867, departed this life March 30, 1957, age
89 years 8 mos., 11 days. He was married to Anna Orick and to this union
were born 9 children, one son and eight daughters. He is survived by six
daughters and one son, Luther Walker; Mrs. Janie Chitwood, Miss Lottie
Wright, Mrs. Hettie Chitwood, Miss Wilda Chitwood, Mrs. Dorothy Crabtree,
Mrs. Geneva King all of Winfield, Tenn., 45 grandchildren, 41 great
grandchildren plus many relatives and friends.  He professed a hope in
Christ 49 years ago and united with the Pine Grove Baptist Church May 23,
1908.  The most of his conversations were about his Savior. Brother Walker
had been blind for a long time.  He would often quote the words of Paul.  I
was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. We know our loss is
great, but we feel his gain is greater, because he has gone to live with
God.