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Daniel Evans “Dan” Walker - Southport

Daniel Evans “Dan” Walker, age 93, of Southport, formerly of Wilmington, died Tuesday, May 15, 2012.

Mr. Walker was born in Southport on June 24, 1918, son of the late William Henry Walker and Ruth Evans Walker. He was raised in Southport and graduated from Southport High School. After graduation Mr. Walker attended Louisburg College for two years until joining the United States Army where he served during World War II. When he was discharged from the Army, Mr. Walker attended and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He became a certified public accountant and made his practice in Wilmington where he lived for many years and raised his family. During his earlier years, Mr. Walker was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Southport, but after moving to Wilmington he served actively in Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Wilmington. Although Mr. Walker enjoyed living in Wilmington, his heart was always in Southport. He moved back to Southport where he lived his final years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Jessie Lancaster Walker, one son, Daniel Evans Walker, Jr., one brother William Henry Walker, Jr., and one sister Cora Lee Furpless.

Survivors include two sons, David Walker and wife Patsy of Southport, and Paul Walker of Southport; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private.

The family will receive friends Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service in Southport.

Donations may be made to Southport Historical Society, PO Box 10014, Southport, North Carolina 28461.

You may offer online condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com.

You may send flowers at www.FTD.com or by calling 877-282-4098.

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