NASHVILLE - Reverend William Sherwood Walker, 74, passed away on March 13, 2014. He was born on February 4, 1940 in Whitakers, the son of William Jackson Walker and Irene Fisher Walker. He was preceded in death by both parents; his wife, Ruby Mae Coley Walker and his brother, Charles Fisher Walker.
Sherwood is survived by sisters, Patsy W. Randall of Battleboro, Ruth W. Gurganus of Tarboro and Doris Jean Walker of Whitakers.
A memorial service was held Saturday, March 15, 2014  at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home.  Burial  followed at Forest Hills Cemetery in Nashville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Grace Baptist Church of Nashville, 402 NC 561 Highway, Louisburg, NC 27549 or to Community Hospice, 2479 Hurt Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.