Obituary of Terry Walker

CURRITUCK Terry Lee Walker, age 61, of 272 Bells Island Road, Currituck went peacefully to be with the Lord, Tuesday October 5, 2004, at his residence after battling cancer for the past 18 months. Mr. Walker was born November 22, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia and was the son of the late Gavin Norval Walker and Zola Lee Walker. He was a graduate of Elizabeth City High School, a member of the Coastal Cathedral Church of God, and in 2000 he graduated from COA with an Associate of Arts Degree. He also was the former manager of City Auto Rentals. On March 9, 1967 he was married to the former Virginia Williams Overton. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Walker, three sons William Robert Overton of Crescent, California, Joseph Lynn Overton and Mark Edward Overton both Currituck, NC, two daughters in law, Kathryn Overton of Kill Devil Hills and Patricia Overton of Camden, NC, and four grandchildren LeAnn Overton, Terry Lee Overton, Kyle Justin Overton and Carrie O. Hayes, and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son Durwood Lee Overton. He is remembered for his love and devotion to his wife and family, his broad knowledge of literature, history, world leaders, current affairs and many other subjects as well. He fulfilled his dream of going to college and graduated from COA in 2000 with an Associate of Arts Degree. He also had a great love for UNC basketball, 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll music. He has had a good sense of humor and loved to talk to anyone who would listen to the many stories he had to tell. A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, October 9, 2004 at 2:00 PM in Maple Cemetery with David Sawyer officiating. The family will greet friends Friday evening from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Coastal Cathedral Church of God, 615 West Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, or to Albemarle Hospice, PO Box 189, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street is serving the Walker family, you may sign the online guest register at www.twifordfh.com