Mr. David L. Walker, Sr

Mr. David Lynn Walker, Sr., age 83, of Stuart passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his home. He was born in Patrick County on Nov. 26, 1934 to the late S.L. Walker and Ethel Jefferson Walker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Angela Walker; and a sister, Mary Ellen Wall. Mr. Walker served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a longtime member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, Sunday School Director, and sang in the choir. He also loved farming.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 58 years, Dovie Hylton Walker of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David L. Walker, Jr. and Debra of Stuart, Dale Walker of Stuart; five grandchildren, Amanda Wikstrom and husband, Chris, Beth Pruitt and husband, Justin, Chad Slate, Whitney Trent and husband, Chad, Eric Walker; four great grandchildren, Riley Pruitt, Cooper Wikstrom, Winnie Wikstrom, Maddox Trent, and one on the way; one sister, Rosalie Walker of Stuart; and two brothers, James E. Walker and Thomas J. Walker both of Stuart.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 17, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard. The family will receive friends Saturday night from 6 to 8 at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Patrick County Food Bank, P.O. Box 1304, Stuart, VA 24171. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com. The family would like to thank Mountain Valley Hospice for all of their assistance in helping David.

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