Walter C Lindsay, Jr., passed away on June 13, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in Camden, NJ, Walter was the beloved husband to Darlene (nee Tydeman); father to Rebecca (Patrick) Escher and Jennifer (Rufo) Sanchez; brother to Lawrence Lindsay, Russell (Donna) Lindsay and brother-in-law to Vince Civa; grandfather to Megan Escher, Alicia Sanchez, Emma Sanchez, Katelyn Sanchez and Madison Sanchez; great-grandfather to Preston Escher Elliott; and son of the late Walter and Shirley Lindsay and brother of the late Donna Civa. Walter grew up in Camden, NJ, and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. He served four years in the United States Air Force and during that time, he married his high school sweetheart, Darlene. After serving in the Air Force, they moved to West Berlin, NJ, where they lived for 33 years. Walter was employed by the Xerox Corporation until retiring in 2005. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church (Milestone Church) where he served as a Deacon, Head Usher and Sunday School teacher assistant. After retiring, he moved to The Villages, Florida, and was a member of The Chapel of Christian Faith. Walter enjoyed painting, golfing, and being with family.
A visitation will be held at 10 am, with a celebration of life service at 11 am, on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at The Chapel of Christian Faith in The Villages, Florida. Interment will be at the Florida National Cemetery. At a later date, a celebration of life will be held in New Jersey.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Autism Society https://autismsociety.org/donate/. Memorials and condolences may be sent to the family at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/ocala-fl/walter-lindsay-11857928.
