Charles Raymond “Charlie” Walker, age 95, passed into his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 27, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his home.
Charles Raymond was born on September 29, 1927 to the late Raymond and Genese Rawls Walker in Coopertown, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Maxine Lee Walker, and his brother, Joe Walker.
He is survived by two brothers, Philip Walker of Nashville and Gerald Walker of Florida.
Together, Charlie and Maxine raised three children: Daryle (Wanda) Walker of Springfield, Linda (Hoyte) Owen of Murfreesboro and Bonnie (Jim) Drew of Springfield, IL, 9 grandchildren; Todd (Julie) Walker of Clarksville, Adam (Kim) Walker of Cottontown, Megan (Nico) Gregali of Thompson Station, Will (Jaymie) Owen of Murfreesboro, Jake (Kristi) Owen of Murfreesboro, Chris (Kristin) Drew of San Carlos, CA, Kelley (Dustin) Henry of Springfield, IL, Kassie (Steve) Redmond of Kansas City, MO and Jimmy (Suz) Drew of Jefferson City, MO. His legacy will extend for generations through his 22 great-grandchildren, of whom he was most proud.
He served his Lord in many capacities as a sixth-generation member of Mt. Sharon Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He and Maxine structured their lives around their love for God, hard work, family, friends and church community. Their passion in life was loving, advising, and supporting their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In recent years caregiver, Linda Woodson, has provided loving care, support and friendship for them.
Charlie retired from United States Tobacco Company in 1995 after 36 years of service, during which he worked himself up from part-time plant worker in Springfield to Vice-President of Leaf Operations in Hopkinsville, KY. Never meeting a stranger, Charlie enjoyed his work with local tobacco growers, warehouse owners, and his co-workers and treated everyone with integrity and respect.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Wednesday, November 30, 2022 in the chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Rev. Kim Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield Memorial Gardens with his grandchildren serving as pallbearers and his great-grandchildren serving as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 12 pm until time of service at 2 pm Wednesday at the funeral home.
If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Mt. Sharon C.P. Church, Greenbrier, TN.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
AUSTIN & BELL FUNERAL HOME-509 WALNUT STREET, SPRINGFIELD, TN (615) 384-1000 https://www.austinandbell.com
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