Obituary of Elwyn Walker

Elwyn ‘Gruffy’ Walker Owner/Operater Currituck Service Center Elwyn ‘Gruffy’ Walker, beloved husband and father, age 81, of 238 Bells Island Road, Currituck, NC, died Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at his home. He was born in Currituck to the late Ernest Wiley and Lydia Ansell Walker. He was owner/operator of Currituck Service Center for 45 years and a member of the Crawford Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue. He was an active member of Rehoboth Baptist Church having served as deacon, trustee, Sunday School Superintendent, choir member, and building and grounds committee member. He donated many hours toward building the new Church Fellowship Hal. Anytime a neighbor needed anything repaired or fixed, Gruffy was always available. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pauline Dunton Walker of the home; two daughters, Patricia Walker Smith and husband Will of Currituck, NC, and Diana Walker Cratt and husband James of Williamston, NC; three grandchildren, Dennis Newbern and Danny Newbern of Powell’s Point, NC, and Andy Newbern of Jarvisburg, NC; six great grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Elmer Walker of Moyock, NC, and Edward Walker of Barco, NC. A brother, Ernest Walker of Wanchese, NC, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 11, 2003, at 11:00 AM at Twiford’s Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Charles Wellons officiating. Burial will follow in the Dunton Cemetery in Aydlett, NC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM and at other times at the residence. Memorial donations may be made to Rehoboth Baptist Church, PO Box 56, Maple, NC 27956, the American Cancer Society or the charity of one’s choice. To sign the online register visit www.twifordfh.com. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is in charge of arrangements.