He is predeceased by his grandson, Michael Walker.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Gretchen and three daughters, Margaret (Al), Betty Jackson (Mark), and Karen Cunningham (Todd). He also leaves behind five grandchildren Stephanie (Jim), Allison (Andrew), Chris, Kristen, Bryan and three great grandchildren Blake, Sydni, and Alexis.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 5 at 1:00 PM at Parkwood Baptist Church, 7900 Lone Star Rd. Jacksonville, FL, 32211. Celebration of life will follow at 2:00.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Parkwood Baptist Church or Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Rd Jacksonville, FL 32257.
Arrangements are under the care of Hardage-Giddens Greenlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery, 4300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville FL 32207.