William Francis Walker, 81, of Bryant Circle, Lake City Rt. 1, died March 18, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.<\/p>\n
He was born Dec. 1, 1911, in Virginia. Mr. Walker had lived in Anderson County for 43 years.<\/p>\n
A member of Clear Branch Baptist Church, he was graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1955 where he earned a master\u2019s degree in education.<\/p>\n
A retired school teacher, Mr. Walker taught at Briceville, Riverview, Medford and Clinton schools. He also served as principal at Briceville for four years.<\/p>\n
His parents were the late Elmer and Mae Johnson Walker.<\/p>\n
Survivors include his wife, Alza Peavley Walker of Lake City; a brother, Earl Walker of Clinton; two nephews, John Walker of Claxton and Dr. Michael Walker of Florida and other relatives.<\/p>\n
Services were held Sunday at Clear Branch Church with the Rev. Floyd Powell officiating. Burial was in Leach Cemetery. Martin Funeral Home in Lake City was in charge of arrangements.<\/p>\n
Source: Clinton Courier News 24 March 1993<\/em><\/p>\n [Submitted by Brenda Foster]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"