Willard Bernard Walker

Willard Bernard Walker, 92, of Dinwiddie, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Born in his family home in Dinwiddie, VA, he was the son of the late Lucy Walker; and was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 65 years, Mildred Harrison Walker; one son, Bernard Walker; a brother, Seldon "Doc" Walker; and his son-in-law, Rusty Burch. He faithfully served served his country in the United States Navy. Mr. Walker retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco in Petersburg, VA, after 33 years of service. Following his retirement from Brown and Williamson, he went on to retire from Tarmac and continued his life long love farming up until his health declined. He was a member of Smith Grove United Methodist Church, the Dinwiddie Ruritan Club, American Legion Post 149, and the Dinwiddie Moose. Mr. Walker will be remembered by his family as a loving, dedicated and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who was the perfect example of a life well lived. Mr. Walker is survived by his son, Charlie Walker (Carolyn); one daughter, Linda Burch; his grandchildren, Lee Walker (Sabrina), April Seibert (Ty), Catie Walker, Cindy Walker, Hannah Gibson (Kiefer), and Cole Walker (Lexi); numerous great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and his dedicated friends and caregivers, Sabrina Walker, Cameron Walker, Susan Pulley, Sharon Martin, Jessica Walker, Grace McSherry, Wendy Cross, Herbert and Ruby Lewis, and Gilbert Wood. The family would like to thank James River Hospice and his nurses, Sheronda, Brandye, Melissa, and Angie for all of their care and love shown towards Mr. Walker. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the Dinwiddie Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince George, VA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to James River Hospice Foundation, 9100 Arboretum Parkway, Suite 290, Richmond, VA 23236 in memory of Willard Walker. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com