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Daniel Evans “Dan”
Walker - Southport
Daniel Evans “Dan”
Walker, age 93, of Southport, formerly of Wilmington,
died Tuesday, May 15, 2012.
Mr. Walker was
born in Southport on June 24, 1918, son of the late
William Henry Walker and Ruth Evans Walker. He was
raised in Southport and graduated from Southport High
School. After graduation Mr. Walker attended Louisburg
College for two years until joining the United States
Army where he served during World War II. When he was
discharged from the Army, Mr. Walker attended and
graduated from the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill. He became a certified public accountant and
made his practice in Wilmington where he lived for many
years and raised his family. During his earlier years,
Mr. Walker was an active member of Trinity United
Methodist Church in Southport, but after moving to
Wilmington he served actively in Wesley Memorial United
Methodist Church in Wilmington. Although Mr. Walker
enjoyed living in Wilmington, his heart was always in
Southport. He moved back to Southport where he lived his
final years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55
years Jessie Lancaster Walker, one son, Daniel Evans
Walker, Jr., one brother William Henry Walker, Jr., and
one sister Cora Lee Furpless.
Survivors include two sons, David Walker and wife Patsy
of Southport, and Paul Walker of Southport; four
grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be private.
The family will receive friends Saturday, May 19, 2012
from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral
and Cremation Service in Southport.
Donations may be made to
Southport Historical Society, PO Box 10014,
Southport, North Carolina 28461.
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www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.
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Peacock-Newnam
& White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport
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