Coye Lee Walker, age 88

Coye Lee Walker, age 88, of Caroleen, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

Coye was born July 4, 1934 in Rutherford County to the late Buster William Walker and Elma Lee Atkins Walker. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served as an aircraft mechanic during the Korean War. Coye worked for PPG Industries for 36 years. He was a member of Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Katherine Simmons Walker and brother, Alvin K. Walker.

Left to cherish fond memories are sister Linda Carol Terry of Caroleen; brothers Jerdean Walker of Forest City and Larry Edward Walker of Caroleen and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was held September 30 at Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Cash and Rev. Billy Poe Jones officiating. Military honors were accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard after the service at the church.

Memorial donations requested to Harriett Memorial Free Will Baptist Church, 1938 US Hwy 221A, Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.