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Homer Lucian Walkup Jr.

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Birth	:	3 Sep 1923 Mabscott, Raleigh County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	21 Mar 2017 Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Greenbrier Memorial Gardens, Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.7888985, -80.4244003
Description	:	Homer grew up on farms in Wolf Creek and Sinks Grove, WV. He married his soul mate of 65 years, Amaryllis Irene Ray Dec 12, 1951. He is survived by his 4 children. After graduating from Alderson, WV High School, he was drafted into the Army, where he served proudly and was honorably discharged. He worked for Watt's Manufacturing, Ronceverte, WV traveling to different states on the eastern seaboard building display cases for department stores, which included the Leggett's store in Lewisburg, WV. From 1961 to retirement in 1974, he worked for the US Bureau of Prisons, where he was... Read More	Homer grew up on farms in Wolf Creek and Sinks Grove, WV. He married his soul mate of 65 years, Amaryllis Irene Ray Dec 12, 1951. He is survived by his 4 children. After graduating from Alderson, WV High School, he was drafted into the Army, where he served proudly and was honorably discharged. He worked for Watt's Manufacturing, Ronceverte, WV traveling to different states on the eastern seaboard building display cases for department stores, which included the Leggett's store in Lewisburg, WV. From 1961 to retirement in 1974, he worked for the US Bureau of Prisons, where he was responsible for establishing the furniture factory & training inmates at Allenwood, PA. He received a superior service award in 1963 for designing and building furniture, which was used in the Justice Department. The furniture included walnut waste baskets which President Lyndon Johnson admired and took to his ranch. He was part of the team that built the Lewisburg, WV Church of Christ and the Richcreek, VA Church of Christ buildings. He built several houses, three that are still occupied in Wolf Creek, WV, one in Muncy, PA, & one on Amy's acre in Lewisburg, WV. He was an artist with wood. He could make anything. He made each of his 4 children a walnut grandfather clock from wood he harvested on Twin Springs Farm, Wolf Creek, WV, using a team of horses. Each daughter received a cedar chest made from cedar his sister Hazel Montgomery gave him from her property in VA. His son received a chestnut gun cabinet. He made detailed trucks, golf carts, pens, & tea carts. His God given talent to create beauty has been inherited by his family. He was proud to be a West Virginian. He was a story teller. He loved puns & spinning tales. He was a kind, quiet, humble Christian man who was admired and loved by everyone whose lives he touched. He will be missed beyond measure.

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Where is Homer Lucian Walkup Jr.'s memorial?
Homer Lucian Walkup Jr.'s memorial is located at: Greenbrier Memorial Gardens, Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA.
When did Homer Lucian Walkup Jr. death?
Homer Lucian Walkup Jr. death on 21 Mar 2017 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Homer Lucian Walkup Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 37.7888985
Longitude: -80.4244003

Family Members:

Parent

Homer Lucian Walkup

(1895 - 1983)

Eunice Grace Burdette Walkup

(1885 - 1943)

Spouse

Amaryllis Irene Ray Walkup

(1933 - 2021)

Siblings

Hazel Kathleen Walkup Montgomery

(1928 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenbrier Memorial Gardens
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7888985, -80.4244003

2. Hefner Family Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7889300, -80.4120150

3. Honaker Cemetery
Caldwell, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7742240, -80.4264550

4. Coffman Hill Cemetery
Caldwell, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7706420, -80.4135480

5. Rosewood Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8088989, -80.4317017

6. Lewisburg-Bolling Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8066720, -80.4410330

7. Old Stone Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8011017, -80.4483032

8. African Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8014290, -80.4493470

9. Confederate Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8018913, -80.4517288

10. Bright Memorial Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8138300, -80.4501150

11. Yancy Cemetery
Caldwell, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7719327, -80.3856072

12. Mabry Family Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8122870, -80.3899320

13. Rodgers Cemetery
Fort Spring, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8029290, -80.4748250

14. Welsh Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7884810, -80.4816230

15. Humphreys Family Cemetery
Caldwell, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7383280, -80.4170890

16. Wilson Family Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8205010, -80.4825210

17. Greenbrier County Rural Burial Ground
Caldwell, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7667800, -80.3554600

18. Tuckwiller Cemetery
Fort Spring, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7860100, -80.4990900

19. Holly Family Burial Ground
Fort Spring, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8006790, -80.4994790

20. Lewis Family Burial Ground
Fort Spring, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8097760, -80.4965300

21. Stuart Burying Ground
Fort Spring, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7679960, -80.4971830

22. Lewisburg Community Church Cemetery
Lewisburg, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.8437710, -80.3876320

23. Hedrick Burial Ground
Fort Spring, Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7998420, -80.5030070

24. Harts Run Family Cemetery
Greenbrier County, USA
Coordinate: 37.7593155, -80.3519440