Burl Alexander Walker, 85, of Plymouth, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side.
Burl was born in Washington County to the late Wilmer Dunn Walker and Ethelyn Nichols Walker and was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Rhoads and brothers, John Walker and Sonny Walker.
Burl was a retired Marine Corps veteran with 20 years service serving two tours in Vietnam. He was in service to the Washington County veterans as the Veteran's Service Officer for twenty years also. He felt it an honor to assist other veterans in any way that he could. He loved his wife, his family, his country, and his God.
His family includes his loving wife, Kathryn Szypulski Walker of Plymouth, NC; son, Dan Walker of California; daughters, Kim Walker Patton of South Carolina, Manja Morris, Brooke Davis and Erin Johnson all of Arkansas; sisters, Jean Jasinski of Virginia, Jo Carol Walker of North Carolina; cousin, Judy Nicholson of North Carolina; nephew, Larry Nicholson of North Carolina and niece Kristie Nicholson of North Carolina; eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
A memorial celebration will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth. Family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the VFW or the American Legion.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.