Charles Walker

Charles Mayburn Walker, 78, of Seagrove, died Saturday, January 8, 2022, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January, 12, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Rick Byerly officiating. Burial will follow at Grays Chapel UMC Cemetery. A native of Randolph County, Mr. Walker was born on January 24, 1943, to the late Ira Walker and Ollie Cox Walker. He was retired from McDowell Lumber Company. He will always be remembered as a hard worker. He was a loving husband, dad, grandfather and great grandfather. Mr. Walker loved tractors and his dogs, his favorite "Buddy", and "Tater". In addition to his parents, Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Walker; and his sister, Virginia Garner. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Joy Walker of the home; daughters, Beverly East (Charles) of Randleman, Sarah Medley (Tom) of Asheboro; sons, Kevin Walker of Asheboro, Daniel Walker (Shelly) of Asheboro; sister, Lucille Roberts (Willard) of Asheboro; brother, Jerome Walker (Lisa) of Asheboro; grandchildren, Heather Luster, Cody Walker, Taylor Cox, Spenser Wood, Nicholas Gettig, 11 great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren; and his fur baby, "Tater". The family will receive friends at Ridge Funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.