Stephen James Walker

Stephen James Walker, 70 of Morganton NC passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.  Born on October 20, 1951, he was the son of Vergie Yount Walker and the late Sterling James Walker.

Stephen was a faithful member of Missionary Ridge Baptist Church. He retired from Harris Teeters. After retirement, Stephen opened Hwy 64 Paint Body where he sold and worked on cars. Stephen loved to fish and go to the lake. He was a fan of NASCAR, owned a dirt car and loved racing it on various tracks.

In addition to his father, Stephen was preceded in death his great -grandchild Xena.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Patricia B Walker of the home: mother, Vergie Yount Walker; daughter Lisa Bolick (Bobby); step-sons, Andrew Williams (Abbi) and Smokye Williams; grandchildren Steven and Brittany Bolick, Aubrey, Ellie and Maisie Williams; great-grandchildren Sabrina, Kourtney, Bobby, Bentley, Karlea, and Payton.

The family will receive friends from 2pm to 3pm, Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Missionary Ridge Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at 3pm in the church with the Dr. Darren Browning, Rev. Donald Lovelace, and Rev. Chris Dale officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be directed to the Missionary Ridge Youth programs.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.