Robert Marshall Walker

Robert Marshall Walker, 77, of 420 Dishmon Loop in Eden, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, May 10,  at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his sister, Linda Axsom, 114 S. Rickman Street in Eden.

Mr. Walker was born January 18, 1941 in Eden, NC, to the late Tommy and Mae Massey Walker.  He was a former employee of Goodyear Tire Company and owned and operated Walker's Garage for 30 years.  Robert was also involved with the Eden Rescue Squad.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Reed Walker, of the home;  five children, Cindy Carroll (Keith) of Thomasville, Janet Holt (Mike) of Reidsville, Carolyn Vanderwerf (David) of Stoneville, Debra Parker (Neal) of Reidsville and Kenny Walker (Donnell) of Reidsville;  three step-children, Tammy Johnson (Rick) of Randleman, Angela Taylor of Ruffin and Marie Dunn (Kevin) of Eden;  17 grandchildren;  13 great-grandchildren;  brothers, Ernest Walker (Deloris) and Lawrence "Gary"  Walker, both of Eden;  and sister, Linda Axsom (J. B.) of Eden.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Ralph Walker.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com