Lewis
Lewis Walker Iii
d. September 9, 2023
Lewis Meriwether Walker III of Grayson County, VA, joined his Lord and Savior Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at age 85.
Survivors include wife Joanie Solinger Walker; children Edie Ashman (Gene), Elizabeth Quarles (Robert), Lewis Walker IV (Sandra), Lisa Stoneman (Greg) and Philip Stoneman IV (Jamie); brother Bob Walker (Marilyn); grandchildren Rachel Harrison, Arkell Mokler (Matt), Marshall Quarles (Taylor), Lindsey Ashman (Jacob), Andrew Walker (Emily), Grant Walker (Alexis), Julia Ashman, Fielding Quarles, Katherine Stoneman, Mary Elizabeth Ulses, Jacob Stoneman; great grandchildren Jayce Rudd, Parker Jane Walker, and Maeve Mokler.
Born in 1938 in Petersburg, VA, Lewis's education included high school at Woodberry Forest in Orange, VA, and undergraduate studies at Hampton Sydney College. He initially worked for the Richmond Times Dispatch before returning to Petersburg as a manager at Builders Supply Corp. and partner in Roslyn Farm Corp. Over thirty years he created an award-winning 1,000 acre farming operation which produced corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley.
Always civic minded, Lewis served as state president for the Virginia Jaycees from 1969/70, the VA Heart Association, and the VA Soybean Association. He was also a board member for the VA Corn Growers Association, Petersburg Rotary Club president, and Battlefield Park Swim Club president. He represented Grayson County as Twin County Airport Commissioner for eight years during which time he oversaw construction of the new t-hangar building.
At age 58 Lewis pursued his life-long dream of learning to fly. Within two years he earned a private pilot's license plus multi-engine and instrument ratings. He and wife Joanie volunteered to transport cancer and transplant patients for Angel Flight from NC to PA. They also flew their plane from coast to coast twice and to the Caymans and Bahamas on business.
After retiring from farming, Lewis delved into the natural supplements arena, always researching the best products and companies for great health. He helped thousands of people in the U.S., Jamaica, and Greece improve their health naturally.
An avid supporter of the Boy Scout program and chairman of Petersburg's Troop 175, Lewis encouraged his two sons and two grandsons to earn the Eagle Scout award.
Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for Lewis M. Walker III on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at the Walker House, 3280 S. Crater Rd. Petersburg from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
High Country Services Funeral and Cremations is assisting the family who are planning Celebration of Life events for both Petersburg and Galax, VA, later this fall.
Survivors include wife Joanie Solinger Walker; children Edie Ashman (Gene), Elizabeth Quarles (Robert), Lewis Walker IV (Sandra), Lisa Stoneman (Greg) and Philip Stoneman IV (Jamie); brother Bob Walker (Marilyn); grandchildren Rachel Harrison, Arkell Mokler (Matt), Marshall Quarles (Taylor), Lindsey Ashman (Jacob), Andrew Walker (Emily), Grant Walker (Alexis), Julia Ashman, Fielding Quarles, Katherine Stoneman, Mary Elizabeth Ulses, Jacob Stoneman; great grandchildren Jayce Rudd, Parker Jane Walker, and Maeve Mokler.
Born in 1938 in Petersburg, VA, Lewis's education included high school at Woodberry Forest in Orange, VA, and undergraduate studies at Hampton Sydney College. He initially worked for the Richmond Times Dispatch before returning to Petersburg as a manager at Builders Supply Corp. and partner in Roslyn Farm Corp. Over thirty years he created an award-winning 1,000 acre farming operation which produced corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley.
Always civic minded, Lewis served as state president for the Virginia Jaycees from 1969/70, the VA Heart Association, and the VA Soybean Association. He was also a board member for the VA Corn Growers Association, Petersburg Rotary Club president, and Battlefield Park Swim Club president. He represented Grayson County as Twin County Airport Commissioner for eight years during which time he oversaw construction of the new t-hangar building.
At age 58 Lewis pursued his life-long dream of learning to fly. Within two years he earned a private pilot's license plus multi-engine and instrument ratings. He and wife Joanie volunteered to transport cancer and transplant patients for Angel Flight from NC to PA. They also flew their plane from coast to coast twice and to the Caymans and Bahamas on business.
After retiring from farming, Lewis delved into the natural supplements arena, always researching the best products and companies for great health. He helped thousands of people in the U.S., Jamaica, and Greece improve their health naturally.
An avid supporter of the Boy Scout program and chairman of Petersburg's Troop 175, Lewis encouraged his two sons and two grandsons to earn the Eagle Scout award.
Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for Lewis M. Walker III on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 at the Walker House, 3280 S. Crater Rd. Petersburg from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
High Country Services Funeral and Cremations is assisting the family who are planning Celebration of Life events for both Petersburg and Galax, VA, later this fall.
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Service Schedule
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Celebration of Life
Saturday, October 21, 2023
1:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
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