Bobby Walter, Sr.

Obituary: Bobby Samuel Walter, Sr., 76, of Concord went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born July 27, 1936 in Rowan County, NC a son of the late Allie Franklin Walter, Sr. and Mary Sloop Walter. In early life he was employed with Jackson Park Supply Company and later worked with Asplundh Tree. He later retired from the City of Charlotte. He was a member of Gordon Heights Baptist Church in Concord where he served as a deacon. He enjoyed woodworking. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Lee, James and Monroe Walter and one sister, Eva Gardner. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Daisy Cox Walter of the home, three sons, Bobby Samuel Walter, Jr., David Walter and wife Tabitha of Concord, Robert Lee Walter of Kannapolis and Tara Walter, a daughter-in-law of the home. He is also survived by two brothers, A.F. Walter Jr. and wife Emma and Harry Walter and wife Elaine, twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren also survive. Special friends, T&N Mfg. Company who were like family also survive. Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel conducted by Rev. Michael Threadgill. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, March 29, 2013 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Whitley's Funeral Home. At other times they will be at the residence. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Gordon Heights Baptist Church, 510 Hwy 49, Concord, NC 28025. Whitley's Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Walter. Online condolences may be sent to www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 P.M. Friday March 29, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home

Service: 12:00 P.M. Saturday March 30, 2013 Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel

Interment: Carolina Memorial Park