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DATE: SATURDAY, July 31, 1993                   TAG: 9308020349
SECTION: VIRGINIA                    PAGE: C-2   EDITION: METRO 
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OBIT WALKER, SAMUEL LEE

WALKER, Samuel Lee, ("Sam"), 91, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, July 30, 1993. He started his life's journey December 2, 1902, and went to be with his Lord Friday. He was a faithful member of Waverly Place Baptist Church since 1927, where he served as usher for many years and was a member of the Glad Hand Sunday School Class. Mr. Walker was involved with the installation of the first voting machine in the Roanoke Valley. During World War I, he served in the United States Army and was owner of the S. L. Walker Floor Covering for a number of years. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Blanche E. Walker; one niece, Iree Dunfee, Columbus, Ohio; and several nephews. In accord with his wishes, Mr. Walkers body has been donated to medical science. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 2, 1993, at Waverly Place Baptist Church, with the Rev. Charles Hoffler officiating. In lieu of flowers, his wife Blanche requests memorial gifts be made to the Music Ministry of Waverly Place Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's Vinton Chapel. 


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