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Verlin Henry Walker

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Verlin Henry Walker

Birth
Egeria, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA
Death
25 Aug 1981 (aged 68)
Beckley, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA Add to Map
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Verlin was the son of German and Nyanza Walker.


Verlin married Agnes Zebrook on July 23, 1938, in Bristol, Virginia.


Verlin enlisted March 24, 1944 in the U.S. Army during World War II with Co. G. 175th Infantry Regiment. He was wounded November 22, 1944 in Rhineland, Germany, receiving shrapnel in the neck and chin. He was discharged on November 30, 1945 with the rank of sergeant.


On May 9, 1978, Verlin was elected to be a member of the Raleigh County School Board. He was a former teacher and principal and had worked in the special training services. He had a total of forty years working with children in Raleigh and surrounding counties.


Verlin died at his home on August 25, 1978.


Verlin and Agnes had five children:


1. Robert Lynn Walker (1941 - )

2. Joseph Larry Walker (1943 - )

3. Verletta Jean Walker Bolen (1945 -)a twin to Verlina

4. Verlina Joan Walker Littlejohn (1945 - )a twin to Verletta

5. Verlinda Marie Walker Campbell (1953 - )


NOTE: Marriage date corrected to match license. See familysearch.org.

Verlin was the son of German and Nyanza Walker.


Verlin married Agnes Zebrook on July 23, 1938, in Bristol, Virginia.


Verlin enlisted March 24, 1944 in the U.S. Army during World War II with Co. G. 175th Infantry Regiment. He was wounded November 22, 1944 in Rhineland, Germany, receiving shrapnel in the neck and chin. He was discharged on November 30, 1945 with the rank of sergeant.


On May 9, 1978, Verlin was elected to be a member of the Raleigh County School Board. He was a former teacher and principal and had worked in the special training services. He had a total of forty years working with children in Raleigh and surrounding counties.


Verlin died at his home on August 25, 1978.


Verlin and Agnes had five children:


1. Robert Lynn Walker (1941 - )

2. Joseph Larry Walker (1943 - )

3. Verletta Jean Walker Bolen (1945 -)a twin to Verlina

4. Verlina Joan Walker Littlejohn (1945 - )a twin to Verletta

5. Verlinda Marie Walker Campbell (1953 - )


NOTE: Marriage date corrected to match license. See familysearch.org.



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  • Added: Jan 16, 2014
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123571518/verlin_henry-walker: accessed ), memorial page for Verlin Henry Walker (3 May 1913–25 Aug 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 123571518, citing Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA; Maintained by BeVera (contributor 48191712).