Freddie Walker, age 73

Freddie Walker, age 73, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Freddie was born June 13, 1952, in Spartanburg, SC. He was a graduate of Chase High School, class of 1970 and later attended Cleveland Technical College. Freddie attended Father's Vineyard in Spindale. He retired from PPG Industries in 2014 after 43 years of service. Freddie served his nation proudly in the United States Army, stationed in Fort Bliss, TX, from 1972 until 1974.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Kim Hopper Walker; his mother, Eloise Splawn Gunter; and two siblings, Nancy Elam and Carl "Billy" Walker.

Those left to treasure the memories of Freddie's life include his children, Tabitha Bailey (Royce), of Mooresboro, Leslie Francis (T.J.), of Ellenboro, Kevin Walker (Kasey), of Dover, DE, and Pamela Henson (Travis), of Ellenboro; eight grandchildren, Emma Ensley (Nate), Hayden Francis, Preston Henson, Kaitlyn Francis, Kendall Walker, Kellen Henson, Kora Walker, and Kara Walker; and an expected great-granddaughter, Mazie Lynn Ensley.

The funeral service will be held at 3pm Thursday, September 18 in the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jason Scoggins officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors rendered by the Rutherford County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at www.pancan.org.

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

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.