Walter Roy McRae Jr.

Walter Roy McRae, 58, of Belton, Texas, died June 11, 2011 at his home with his wife Sally. He was born February 14, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas. He was one of seven siblings. On August 17, 2009 Walt and Sally were married. Walt served in the U.S. Army as a First Sergeant until 1993, when he retired after 23 years. Walt was a decorated officer whose accomplishments included meritorious service medal, commendation medal, six good conduct medals, NCO development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Expert Badge Rifle, Expert Badge Pistol, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, as well as Bronze Star for extraordinary heroism in ground combat. Walter is a veteran of Desert Storm.

After Walt retired from the Army, he opened Diamond Liners Truck Accessories in Temple, Texas and then in Killeen, Texas. He retired and closed his business in 2010. Walt had been working as a General Manager at Advance Auto Parts Store, in Temple, Texas.

Walter is survived by his wife Sally; Son and Daughter-in-Law, PJ and Stacie McRae; grandchildren, Mason and Kathryn McRae; Brothers, George McMains of Georgetown, Texas, Tommy McRae; Sisters, Cathy and John Barnett of Pasadena, Texas, Juanita and Gary Clopton of Lexington, Texas, Linda Barnhart of Douglas, Texas, and Debbie Jo McMains of Crosby, Texas.

A service will be held Thursday, June 16, 2011, at 10:30AM at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen, Texas. A Precession will follow to the Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas.