Jeff Walker, 77, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, August 5, 2023, with his wife Linda by his side.

He was born Thomas Jefferson Walker, Jr. on August 18, 1945.  A lifelong resident of Clover, Jeff loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed the lakes and rivers of the Piedmont, particularly the Catawba River and its tributaries. He also loved exploring the unique geographical features of state and national parks. Jeff and Linda travelled to many national parks in this country and vacationed abroad.  He was a lifelong gardener and was famous for his delicious tomatoes. Jeff loved music and sang tenor in several local choirs.  He played trumpet and tuba in the Clover High School band, and loved marches, symphonic works, and Appalachian music. Jeff’s professional career encompassed mechanical and architectural design, and he especially enjoyed drawing house plans. As chairman of the building committee at First Baptist Church of Clover, he designed the Christian Outreach and Activity Center.  

Jeff is predeceased by his parents Ruth and Tom Walker, and brother David Walker. He survived by his wife Linda of 54 years; his siblings Terry (Guy) Dancy, Louise Walker, and Johnny Walker; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Clover on Saturday, August 12th .   Doors will be open at 10:15 AM for the 11:00 AM service.  Burial immediately following the service at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Filbert, SC.  Visitors are welcome to pay respects at the home.

Special thanks go to the church family of First Baptist Church Clover for prayerful support during Jeff’s long illness and to Hospice and Community Care of Rock Hill, SC for their loving care and kindness.

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