Steve L. Walker, age 59

Steve L. Walker, age 59, of Ellenboro, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016.

Born January 19, 1957 in Rutherford County, he was a son to the late Harold Gene Walker and Nancy Kennedy Walker who resides in Ellenboro. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1975. Steve owned and operated Walker's Mobile Home Movers and co-owned and operated S & L Management and Maintenance for over thirty years. He was of the Baptist faith and was an avid racing enthusiast. He was the owner and driver of the Walker Racing Team, car #38. Steve was a dedicated member of the Boiling Springs, NC, Friendship Masonic Lodge #0388. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a Shriner.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Maurice Fowler.

Besides his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Walker; three sons, Derick Walker and wife, Lisa of Earl, NC, Patrick Walker also of Earl and Chris Bridges and wife, Courtney of Nashville, TN; two sisters, Teresa Philbeck and husband, Tommy of Bostic and Sherry Fowler of Green Hill. He is also survived by three grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted with Reverend James Jennings officiating with Masonic rites being accorded by the members of Lodge #0388. Interment followed in the Hopewell Community Cemetery.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.