William D. "Bill" Walker, 68, of Fernandina Beach died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at the Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, Florida.
Born in Jacksonville, he was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. A resident of Fernandina Beach for many years, Mr. Walker was the former owner of the Surf Motel and Restaurant on South Fletcher Avenue and was employed as a wine specialist at Harris Teeter Market. He was a U.S. Marines Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.
He leaves behind, several aunts, uncles and a host of friends.
Graveside funeral will be 2 p.m., on Friday in Bosque Bello Cemetery with the Rev. Frank Camarotti officiating. Burial will be beside his wife.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, 825 College Blvd., Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92507.
Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors handled arrangements.
Bill was a SSgt with HMM-362, Vietnam (unknown dates) Veteran and good friend, who loved to chase trains.
Rest In Peace, Rotor Bill
Semper Fidelis,
Patrick Hayes (HMM-263/HMM-361)
In memory of the one-eyed fatman
William D Walker
As were so many of the Helicopter guys, Bill Walker also was a member of HMM-363.
SSgt Bill (RotorBill) Walker
My apologies to the Red Lions as squadron of William (RotorBill) Walker, and not HMM-362, as was reported in the newspapers.
I should had caught that mistake, I knew Bill was with 363, as was my hometown buddy, Albert (Butch) Valliere, Ky Ha - 1966.
* Bill's grave site is marked on google earth, should anyone wish to find him.
S/F
PHayes
In memory of the one-eyed fatman