Walter proudly retired after 33 ½ years in the Air Force as a pilot, serving 5 years as enlisted, then 28 ½ as an officer. He did 3 tours of Vietnam, receiving the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He loved to be outdoors, hunting and fishing and teach others to do so as well. He loved to spend time with his family and seemed to always run into someone he knew.
He is preceded in passing by his parents; his loving wife: Nancy Yvonne Lindsey; 10 brothers and sisters; daughter: Cheryl Lindsey; grandson: Jamie Stafford.
He is survived by his daughters: Carey Lindsey and Karen Padgett ; grandchildren: Evan Lindsey and 4 additional grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in Pavilion 3 at 11:30 a.m.
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