Rev. Coy Allen Walker

Rev. Coy Walker, 89 years young, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 15, 2017. He was a pastor for 50 years and witnessed for the Lord everywhere he went. Coy was a graduate from Fruitland Bible Institute and Liberty Home Bible Institute. He was survived by his wife, Margaret Swink Walker, of Taylorsville; children: Brenda Poindexter Mosley and husband Tommy, of Denton, NC; Lynn Walker Moose and husband Jeff, of Statesville; Wayne Brown and wife Michelle, of Taylorsville; and Angela Elder Hines and husband Phil, of Lyman, SC. Grandchildren: Amanda Byrd, Randy Poindexter, Rodney Walker, Justin & Jason Elder, and Stephanie & Anita Brown; along with 7 great-grandchildren. Stepchildren: Gary Lovin and wife Linda, Ronnie Lovin, Michael Swink and wife Rachel, and Debbie Taylor; along with numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by son: Rev. Jimmy Walker, granddaughter, Annette Walker, both of Denton, NC; 5 brothers, and 3 sisters.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 11:00 am - 12:45 pm at Liledoun Baptist Church and the funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm with the Rev. James Lockee and Rev. Paul Schronce officiating. Committal service will follow at Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Moravian Falls with the Rev. Randy Campbell officiating.

The family would like to thank all the employees at Hospice of Alexander County. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Alexander County @ 50 Lucy Echerd Lane; Taylorsville, NC 28681.