Gerald Lee Walker, age 81, of Caroleen

Gerald Lee Walker, age 81, of Caroleen, passed away April 11, 2025.

Gerald was born February 22, 1944 in Rutherford County to the late A.C. Walker and Mary Hoy Walker. He worked at Cone Mills-Haynes Plant for 35 years and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Donald Walker, Mary Francis Hardin, Harry James Walker, A.C. Walker, Jr., Bobby Walker, Bill Walker, Martha Griffin and Joyce Matheny.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lois R. Walker; sons, Leslie Roberts Walker (Tamela) of Caroleen, Randy Gerald Walker (Linda) of Forest City and Barry Thomas Walker (Donna) of Cliffside; sister-in-law, Hazel Walker of Forest City; grandchildren, Melia Roberts Humphries (Damon), Harley Roberts (Madison), Brandon Walker (Courtney), James Elliott (Courtney), Hal Scruggs (Tiffany), Jeffery Elliott (Amie) and great grandchildren, Heidi, Delainey, Jade, Cierra, Kinley, Malachi, Axel, Peyton and Stella.

The funeral was held April 15 at Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dale Dubose and Pastor Jay Poole officiating.

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

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.