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Phillip Joel "Joe" Walker obituary, Rutherfordton, NC

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Phillip Walker Obituary

Phillip Joel "Joe" Walker, age 85, husband of Catherine Sims Walker of Rutherfordton passed away Friday August 8, 2025 at his home. Joe was a native of Rutherford County and retired from AGI.
Those preceding him in death include his parents Clarence and Estelle Proctor Walker; siblings Bobby Walker, P.D. Walker, Herbert Walker, Tom Walker and Janie Walker Higgins.
In addition to his wife Catherine he leaves to cherish his memory a son Bryan Walker and granddaughter Faith Walker.
Graveside services will be conducted 11 AM Monday August 11 at Southern Baptist Church with Pastor Peter Surran officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills or Southern Baptist Church.
Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Aug

11

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Southern Baptist Church Cemetery

Address, Not Available RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

Aug

11

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Southern Baptist Church Cemetery

Address, Not Available RUTHERFORDTON, NC 28139

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Crowe's Mortuary and Crematory

118 College Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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